complete verse (Genesis 17:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 17:7:

  • Kankanaey: “God also said, ‘The agreement-that- I -have-presented to you (sing.) will absolutely not be-changed but rather it will-remain-unchanged forever, because that just the same is the agreement-that- I -will-present to your (sing.) descendants. I am God whom you (sing.) are worshipping/honoring and likewise also your (sing.) descendants forever.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “I will cause the covenant that I have made with you and your descendents to endure forever, for I am their God and yours.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “I will-fulfill my agreement with you and with your descendants in generations to come, that I will-continue to be your (pl.) God. This agreement will-continue forever/[lit. until whenever].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “I will make this agreement between me and you and your descendants. It will be an everlasting agreement to be in effect for many generations. This agreement is that I will be your God, and the God of your descendants.” (Source: Translation for Translators)