complete verse (Genesis 41:27)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 41:27:

  • Kankanaey: “Furthermore the seven skinny cows and the seven heads-of-grain that wind scorched, (they are) seven years of famine.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The meaning of the thin cows that looked like skin and bones which came out later is also seven years. And the meaning of the seven thin heads of grain withered by the east wind is also seven years. This says that there will be seven years of famine.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The seven lean and ugly cows and the seven lean/thin heads-of-grain which (were)-hardened by the hot wind from the east means seven years of famine/hunger.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The seven thin ugly cows that came up behind them and the seven worthless heads of grain that were dried up by the hot east wind each represent seven years of famine/when food will be very scarce.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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