Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 49:21:
- Newari: “‘Naphtali is a deer living in the forest, he will give birth to beautiful children.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “‘You (sing.) Naftali, you are like a set-free doe that bears beautiful (fawns)/young-ones-of-(cattle/goats/horses/deer).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Naphtali, your descendants will be like deer that are free to/not tied down and can run wherever they wish. They will give birth to children who are good-looking like fawns/baby deer.” (Source: Translation for Translators)