Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 31:38:
- Newari: “I have lived with you for twenty years. Not one of your sheep or goats had a miscarriage! Nor did I eat a single one of your sheep or goats.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “In/[lit. inside of] the 20 years that I was there with you (pl.), not [emphasis marker] even once did- your goats and sheep -miscarry. And I did- not [emphasis marker] -slaughter your (sing.) male sheep.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “I was with you for 20 years. In all that time, your sheep and goats have not miscarried/always given birth to animals safely. I have not killed and eaten any rams from your flocks.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
