complete verse (Genesis 24:44)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 24:44:

  • Newari: “She will say to me, ‘Have a drink, I will also give water to your camels to drink.’ Then that very girl will be the one the LORD has chosen for my master’s son.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “If she indeed agrees to-let- me -drink including my camels, may she be-the-woman whom you have-chosen to become the wife of the child of my master.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “If she says to me, ‘Certainly, drink some! And I will also draw some water for your camels,’ that will be the woman whom you have chosen for my master’s son!'” (Source: Translation for Translators)
  • Wubuy: “If she gives me water, and draws out water for my camel, then I will know, she’s the one you have chosen.'” (Source: Michael Hore in The Bible Translator 2004, p. 448ff. )