complete verse (Genesis 32:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 32:11:

  • Kankanaey: “Continue then that help of yours (sing.) so that you (sing.) will protect us (excl.) from Esau my older-sibling, because here he is coming and I am afraid lest he kill us (excl.) all, including the mothers-and-children (lit. mother-units).” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Now deliver me from my elder brother Esau. I am afraid that he will come and attack not only me, but also my wives and children.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “I am- asking- you (sing.) -a-favor that you will-rescue me from my sibling/(brother) Esau. I am-afraid maybe he will-come here and will-kill us (excl.) all including the mothers and their children.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So now I pray that you will rescue me from my older* brother Esau, because I am afraid that he and his men will come and attack and kill me and the children and their mothers.” (Source: Translation for Translators)