complete verse (Genesis 31:28)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 31:28:

  • Newari: “You did not allow me to show love to my grandchildren or even to kiss my daughters. You have acted foolishly.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “You (sing.) did- not even -let- me -kiss my grandchildren and children when they walked-(away). What you did is not at-all/[intensifier] good.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “You did not even let me kiss my grandchildren and my daughters goodbye before they left!/Why did you not allow me to kiss my grandchildren and daughters goodbye before they left? What you have done was foolish!” (Source: Translation for Translators)