complete verse (Genesis 23:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 23:4:

  • Newari: “I have lived [here] having come from outside your place. I do not have a field to bury my wife. So please sell me one field.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘I have lived here in your place as a stranger, therefore if (it is) possible you (pl.) let- me -buy land where I can bury my wife.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘I am a foreigner living among you, so I do not own any land here. Sell me some land here so that I can bury my wife’s body.'” (Source: Translation for Translators)