complete verse (Genesis 18:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 18:18:

  • Kankanaey: “Because it is he who will-have-as-descendants the many people who will inhabit an honored and strong nation. Because-of him also, all people in this world will-be-blessed.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Abraham will become a great and strong nation. And all the nations of the earth will take blessing from him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “For-certain his descendants in the future will-become a great and powerful nation. And through him I will-bless all nations on earth.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Abraham’s descendants will become a great and powerful nation. And people of all nations will be blessed because of what I do for him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)