complete verse (Genesis 3:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 3:12:

  • Kankanaey: “The man said answering, ‘The woman of-course that you (sing.) brought to me. She was the one-who-gave (me) the fruit of that tree, and-so I ate-it.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The man answered — ‘The woman that you put with me gave me the fruit of that tree. And I ate it.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The man replied, ‘The woman whom you (sing.) caused-to-be- my -companion (she) gave me the fruit of that tree and I ate it.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The man said, ‘You gave me this woman to be with me. She is the one who gave me some of the fruit from that tree, and so I ate it.'” (Source: Translation for Translators)