complete verse (Genesis 2:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 2:20:

  • Kankanaey: “And that is where- the names of all the domesticatable and wild animals and birds -came-from. But none were possible to-be-used-as-a-companion for Adan.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “In this way the man gave names to all the domesticated animals, to the birds in the heavens, and to the animals living in the jungle. Among them, however, there was not a single one that was suitable to help the man.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So the man named the animals that live on the land including the animals that fly. But not even one of them was-fitting/suitable to become his companion who would help him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then the man gave names to all the kinds of livestock and birds and wild animals, but none of these creatures was a partner that was suitable for the man.” (Source: Translation for Translators)