complete verse (Genesis 29:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 29:2:

  • Newari: “There, in one place, he saw a well. There were three flocks of sheep were staying right near the well. It turned out that those sheep were to be given water to drink from that same well. The mouth of the well had been blocked by one large round rock.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “There he saw in the field a well where beside it were three flocks of sheep lying-down-with-legs-bent-underneath, for there the people were-getting water to-have- the sheep -drink. This well was-covered by a big stone.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “There he was surprised to see a well in a field, and three flocks of sheep were lying near the well. It was the well from which shepherds habitually got water for their sheep. There was a large stone covering the top of the well.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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