complete verse (Genesis 14:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 14:12:

  • Kankanaey: “They also ran-off-with Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions, because in Sodoma just the same was where-he-was-inhabiting.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “They [also] took Lot, Abraham’s nephew, who was living in Sodom, along with his wealth.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “All possessions of Sodom and Gomora including their food were-taken by their enemies. They also took-captive Lot the nephew of Abram and took his possessions, for it happened that he was-living there in Sodom. After the enemies had-taken they walked/went-away.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “They also captured Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions, since he was living in Sodom at that time.” (Source: Translation for Translators)