complete verse (Genesis 31:35)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 31:35:

  • Newari: “Rachel said to her father — ‘Do not be angry with me, father. Because I am menstruating [lit.: because I am not to be touched] it is not appropriate for me to stand up before you.’ So, no matter how much he searched, [he] was not able to find the idols of the house.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Raquel said to him, ‘Father, [you (sing.)] do-not-be angry if I am- not -able-to-stand for (I) have my monthly-period.’ And continuing Laban searched but he was- not [emphasis marker] -able-to-find his little-gods.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Rachel said to her father, ‘Do not be angry with me, sir, but I cannot get up in your presence to show respect for you, because I am having my monthly menstrual period.’ So when Laban searched some more, he did not find the wooden idols.” (Source: Translation for Translators)