complete verse (Genesis 27:31)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 27:31:

  • Newari: “He had also prepared delicious food, and, bringing it to his father, said — ‘Father, get up, eat the meat I have brought from hunting, and give me [your] blessing.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “He also cooked tasty food and he brought it to his father. He said, ‘Father, [you (sing.)] rise-up and eat this what- I -have-hunted so-that you can-bless me'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Esau cooked some tasty meat and brought it to his father. He said to his father, ‘My father, please sit up and eat some of the meat that I have cooked, so that you can then give me your blessing!'” (Source: Translation for Translators)