complete verse (Genesis 2:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 2:10:

  • Newari: “One river of water came out from Eden to water the garden. [lit.: to cause the garden to be drenched.] and from there it separated, becoming four rivers.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “In Eden there was a river that flows, that which gives water to the garden. It branched/divided into four rivers.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “A river flowed from Eden to provide water for the park/garden. Outside of Eden, the river divided into four rivers.” (Source: Translation for Translators)