complete verse (Genesis 32:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 32:1:

  • Kankanaey: “When plural Jacob were on the trail then, there-were angels who met them.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Jacob also went his own way from there. On the way the angel of God met him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “As Jacob and-company/[lit. they of Jacob] were-continuing to go-(on-their-way), he was-met-by the angels of God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “As Jacob and his family continued traveling, some angels, whom God sent, met him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)