complete verse (Genesis 19:24)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 19:24:

  • Kankanaey: “Whereupon God suddenly-let-fall burning rock called sulfur (Eng. loan) on Sodoma and Gomorra.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then the LORD caused a rain of fire and sulphur to fall on the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then the LORD caused-it-to-rain-down flaming sulfur on Sodom and Gomora.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Yahweh caused fire and burning sulfur to fall down on Sodom and Gomorrah like rain.” (Source: Translation for Translators)