complete verse (Genesis 19:26)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 19:26:

  • Kankanaey: “Lot’s spouse was also included-in-being-punished, because she looked-back and she-turned-into an imitation person that was rock (i.e., rock statue).” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Because Lot’s wife looked back while going along the way, she became a pillar of salt.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The wife of Lot looked-back, therefore she was-made into a pillar of salt.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “But Lot’s wife stopped and looked back to see what was happening, so she died, and her body later became a pillar of salt.” (Source: Translation for Translators)