complete verse (Genesis 1:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 1:15:

  • Kankanaey: “and so that there will also be that which illuminates the earth.’ And it was accomplished/fulfilled.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “May there be lights in the heavens to cause there to be light in the earth.’ And it happened just like that.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Let- them -shine in the heavens/sky to give light to the earth/world.’ And it happened/was-made.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “I want them also to be like lights in the sky that will shine on the earth.’ And that is what happened.” (Source: Translation for Translators)