complete verse (Genesis 27:37)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 27:37:

  • Newari: “Isaac answered — ‘I made him your master. [I] made all [his] younger brothers [to be] his servants. I have given him all the grain and new wine. Now, child, I do not have anything to give you.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Isaac replied, ‘I already made him your master and I also made all his relatives his servants. I already gave him the abundance of grain and drink/[lit. juice of grapes]. So what else can I do for you child?'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Isaac answered and said to Esau, ‘I have declared that your younger brother will rule over you, and declared that all his relatives will serve him. And I have said that God will give him plenty of grain and grapes for wine. So, my son, what can I do for you?/There is nothing more that I can do for you!'” (Source: Translation for Translators)