complete verse (Genesis 39:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 39:12:

  • Kankanaey: “That being so, Potifar’s spouse suddenly-grabbed-onto his clothing (any garment) and said, ‘Let’s (dual) go sleep-together (emphatic, often forceful exclamation)!’ But Jose abruptly-ran and went-out, so his clothing was left-behind in the woman’s hand.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Grasping Joseph’s shawl she said — ‘Sleep with me.’ Leaving his shawl in her hand, Joseph escaped from there.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Now, the wife of his master grabbed him by the garment and said, ‘[You (sing.)] lay-with me.’ But Jose ran out of the house, and his outer garment was left-behind which the woman was-holding-on-to.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Potiphar’s wife grabbed his cloak and said, ‘Have sex with me!’ Joseph ran out of the house, but his cloak was still in her hand!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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