complete verse (Genesis 31:38)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 31:38:

  • Newari: «I have lived with you for twenty years. Not one of your sheep or goats had a miscarriage! Nor did I eat a single one of your sheep or goats.» (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: «In/[lit. inside of] the 20 years that I was there with you (pl.), not [emphasis marker] even once did- your goats and sheep -miscarry. And I did- not [emphasis marker] -slaughter your (sing.) male sheep.» (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: «I was with you for 20 years. In all that time, your sheep and goats have not miscarried/always given birth to animals safely. I have not killed and eaten any rams from your flocks.» (Source: Translation for Translators)
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