complete verse (Genesis 18:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 18:23:

  • Kankanaey: “Abraham approached him and said, ‘Sir/Lord, will you (sing.) actually punish- the good -along-with the bad?” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then Abraham, going close to the LORD, said — When you destroy the people who are not good, will you also destroy the people who are good?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Abraham came-near to the LORD and asked, ‘Will- you -destroy the righteous-ones along-with the sinners?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Abraham came closer to him and said, ‘Will you really destroy righteous people along with wicked ones?” (Source: Translation for Translators)