complete verse (Genesis 12:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 12:19:

  • Kankanaey: “Why did you (sing.) say only that you (pl.) were a sibling-unit and you (sing.) permitted that I take-her-into-my-home-as-wife? Here is your (sing.) spouse. Call-her so-that you will depart (particle of strong disapproval)!'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Why did you say that she was your younger sister? That was the reason I brought her here to make her [my] wife. This is your wife, take her and go.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Why did- you -say that you were-siblings? That is why I took her to-become my wife. Now, here is your wife, get her and you (pl.) go-away!'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Why did you lie, saying she is your sister, with the result that I took her to be my wife? You should not have done that! So now take your wife, leave here and go!'” (Source: Translation for Translators)