complete verse (Genesis 32:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 32:13:

  • Kankanaey: “When it-was-finished that Jacob prayed, he-chose-some-of his animals that he would give to Esau,” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “That night he stayed there. For his elder brother Esau he chose like this from the wealth that he had.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Jacob and-company slept there during-the-night. In the morning, Jacob chose animals to-give-as-gift to Esau:” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Jacob slept there that night. The next morning he selected some animals to give to his brother Esau.” (Source: Translation for Translators)