complete verse (Genesis 12:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 12:13:

  • Kankanaey: “Therefore say that we (dual) are a younger-and-older-sibling-unit so-that perhaps they will not kill-me but rather good is what they will do to me on-account-of you (sing.).'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “So you [should] say you are my sister. Then on account of you they will treat me nicely, and will not kill me.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Maybe it would be better if you (sing.) will-tell them that we (incl.) are siblings so they will- not -kill me and so-that they will-treat me well because of you.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So I ask you to tell them that you are my sister, so that because of you telling them that, they will spare my life/not kill me.'” (Source: Translation for Translators)