complete verse (Genesis 13:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 13:15:

  • Kankanaey: “Because all that you (sing.) are-able-to-see-in-the-distance, I will give to you (sing.) and your (sing.) descendants so-that that will be your (pl.) land forever.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “I will give to you and your descendants as much land as you can see. This will be yours forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “All the land that your view/sight can-reach I will-give to you and to your descendants, and it will-be yours (pl.) forever/[lit. until whenever.]” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “I will give to you and your descendants all the land that you see; I will give it to you forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)