complete verse (Genesis 24:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 24:13:

  • Kankanaey: “Because here-I-am here at the location of the spring and there are-coming the young-ladies who reside here to go fetch-water.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The girls of the city are coming here to the well to draw water.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “I am-standing here beside the well while the women of this city are-drawing-water.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Listen to me. I am standing near a well of water, and the young women of the city are coming to get water.” (Source: Translation for Translators)