complete verse (Genesis 21:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 21:18:

  • Kankanaey: “Go take-him-by-the-hand so that he gets-up, because I will cause-to-be-many his descendants.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Get up and go, and taking your son’s hand lift him up, and hold him firmly. For from him I will make a great nation.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “You stand up and have- the child -rise-up, for I will-make into a big nation his descendants.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Help your son up, and hold his hand as you leave, because I will cause his descendants to become a great nation.'” (Source: Translation for Translators)