complete verse (Genesis 18:22)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 18:22:

  • Kankanaey: “When it-was-finished that God said that, his two companions went to Sodoma, and God was-left-behind where- Abraham -was.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Two [of the] men went looking toward Sodom, Abraham, however, continued standing before the LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then the two men went right-away to Sodom, but the LORD and Abraham remained-behind.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then the two men turned and started walking toward Sodom. But Yahweh remained, standing in front of Abraham.” (Source: Translation for Translators)