complete verse (Genesis 34:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 34:5:

  • Newari: “Jacob learned that Shechem had harmed his daughter Dinah. Since all his sons were out tending sheep, he remained silent.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When Jacob came-to-know that Shekem had-defiled/[lit. had-made-dirty] the character/[lit. being-person] of Dina, he just did nothing at-first for his sons (were) still there in the field watching his animals.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Jacob very soon found out that his daughter Dinah had been disgraced/defiled. But his sons were in the fields with his livestock, so he did nothing about it until they returned home.” (Source: Translation for Translators)