complete verse (Genesis 1:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 1:12:

  • Kankanaey: “They truly grew, and God was satisfied/content upon-seeing-(it).” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “In this way all kinds of grass, seed-bearing grain, and fruit-bearing trees were caused to sprout. This seemed good to God.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “All kinds of plants grew from the land, and God was-pleased of the plants that he saw.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then plants grew on the earth; each kind of plant began to produce its own kind of seed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)