complete verse (Genesis 34:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 34:9:

  • Newari: “Now we will intermarry with one another. Give your daughters to us, you take our daughters.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “And perhaps (it is) also good that you (pl.) have- your (pl.) young-ladies/unmarried-ladies -marry our (excl.) single-men and we will-also -have- our (excl.) young-ladies/unmarried-ladies -marry your (pl.) young-men.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Let’s make an agreement: You will give your daughters to our young men to be their wives, and we will give our daughters to your young men to be their wives.” (Source: Translation for Translators)