complete verse (Genesis 24:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 24:12:

  • Kankanaey: “Then he prayed saying, ‘You (sing.) who are Yahweh who are God of my master Abraham, may it be that you (sing.) help-me now so-that what you (sing.) promised my master will-be-fulfilled.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “He prayed — ‘LORD God of my master Abraham! Fulfill the promise I made with him. And may I be able to find a bride for Isaac today.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The servant prayed, ‘LORD, God of my master Abraham, may-it-be that you will-grant my purpose here, and you will-show your goodness to my master.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The servant prayed, ‘Yahweh God whom my master Abraham worships, enable me to be successful today! Act kindly to my master, Abraham!” (Source: Translation for Translators)