complete verse (Genesis 9:25)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 9:25:

  • Kankanaey: “he said, ‘Later indeed (predictive formula) Canaan will be punished and he will become the lowest/least-important slave of his siblings.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then he said, ‘May a curse fall on Canaan. And he will also be a servant for the servants of his brothers.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “he said: ‘You will-be-cursed Canaan! You will-become the lowest slave of your siblings.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “He said, ‘I am cursing Ham’s youngest son, Canaan, and his descendants. They will be like slaves to their uncles.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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