complete verse (Genesis 27:40)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 27:40:

  • Newari: “‘You will have to live by the power of your sword. You will have to serve your younger brother. At the time you become vexed by this, at that time you will remove his yoke from your neck and throw it away.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “You (sing.) will just always be-fighting, and you (sing.) will-serve your younger-one. But if you (sing.) will-rebel-against him, you (sing.) will-be-free from his power.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “You will rob and kill people in order to get what you need to live, and you will be as though you are your brother’s slave. But when you decide to rebel against him, you will free yourself from/no longer be under his control.'” (Source: Translation for Translators)