complete verse (Genesis 29:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 29:15:

  • Kankanaey: “Laban said to him, ‘I know admittedly that we (dual) are-a-unit-of-uncle-and-nephew, but I will salary you (sing.) anyway. Tell (me) then what you (sing.) want as your (sing.) salary.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Laban said to him — ‘Even though we are relatives, should you work for me for nothing? Say how much you want for wages.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Laban said to him, ‘(It is) not good that you (sing.) work for me without wages because you (sing.) are my nephew. Tell me what you (sing.) want me to pay-as-a-wage to you.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Laban said to him ‘You should not work for me for nothing just because you are a relative of mine!/Why should you work for me for nothing just because you are a relative of mine? Tell me how much you want me to pay you.'” (Source: Translation for Translators)