complete verse (Genesis 22:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 22:11:

  • Kankanaey: “But the angel of God suddenly-shouted from heaven and said, ‘Ay Abraham, Abraham!’ ‘What (lit. why)?’ he said answering.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Just at that time the angel of the LORD called to him from the heavens –” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “he was called by an angel of the LORD from heaven, ‘Abraham! Abraham!’ After Abraham responded,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “But an angel who was really Yahweh called to him from heaven and said, ‘Abraham! Abraham!’ Abraham replied, ‘I’m here!'” (Source: Translation for Translators)