complete verse (Genesis 1:31)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 1:31:

  • Kankanaey: “God saw all that he had created and he was-very-satisfied/content because it was-very-good/lovely. When the night then was finished and it became-light again, that was the sixth day.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “God saw everything that He made. This seemed very good to Him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “God looked-at all that he had-made and he was- very -pleased. Evening came, and-then the morning. That was the sixth day.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “God was pleased with everything that he had made. Truly, it was all very good. Then there was another evening, that was followed by another morning. He called that period of time ‘the sixth day’.” (Source: Translation for Translators)