complete verse (Genesis 27:24)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 27:24:

  • Kankanaey: “but he said again to ask-for-clarification, ‘Are you (sing.) Esau truly?’ ‘Yes indeed,’ said Jacob.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “‘Are you really Esau?'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “he still asked, ‘Are you really truly Esau?’ Jacob replied, ‘Yes, I really am.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “But first Isaac asked, ‘Are you really my son Esau?’ Jacob replied, ‘Yes, I am.'” (Source: Translation for Translators)