complete verse (Genesis 17:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 17:11:

  • Kankanaey: “This is the sign by-which- you -will-show that you are following the agreement-that- I -presented. All the males among you must be-circumcised.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “From now on a sign must be put in the body of all your male children. This will be a sign of the covenant that has been made between me and you.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “This will-be a sign of my agreement with you.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Cutting the foreskins of/Circumcising them will be the sign that you have accepted the agreement I am making with you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)