complete verse (Genesis 19:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 19:5:

  • Kankanaey: “and shouted-at Lot saying, ‘Where are those visitors of yours (sing.)? Cause- them -to-come-out (emphatic command particle) so-that we (excl.) will rape them (lit. forcingly take their manhood).'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then taking Lot’s name they cried out loudly — ‘Where are the people who came to your place in the evening? Bring them out! Let us sleep with them!'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “They called Lot and asked, ‘Where are your male visitors now who arrived this very night? Make- them -come-out here for we want to-have-sex with them.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “They called out to Lot, saying, ‘Where are the men who came to your house this evening? Bring them out, so that we can have sex with them!'” (Source: Translation for Translators)