complete verse (Genesis 32:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 32:21:

  • Newari: “In this way Jacob’s gifts went on ahead [lit.: went first]. He himself, however, stayed in the tent that night.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So he sent-ahead the gifts, but he on-the-other-hand remained that night there at their dwelling-place.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So the men taking the gifts went ahead, but Jacob himself stayed in the camp that night.” (Source: Translation for Translators)