complete verse (Genesis 31:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 31:19:

  • Newari: “At that time Laban had been going to shear the sheep. When her father was not there, Rachel stole the idols that were in her father’s house.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “It-so-happened at-that-time that Laban walked to shear his sheep, and while he was-not-there Raquel took the little-gods/false-gods of her father.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Before they left, while Laban was shearing his sheep, Rachel stole the small wooden idols that were in her father’s tent.” (Source: Translation for Translators)