complete verse (Genesis 35:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 35:14:

  • Newari: “Jacob set up a rock there and poured new wine and oil on it.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then God left that place which (was) where he talked-together with Jacob, and Jacob set-up/[lit. caused-to-stand] a remembrance stone there. He then poured- wine and oil -on the stone in-order (for it) to-become sacred.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Jacob set up a large stone at the place where God had talked with him. He poured some wine and some olive oil on it to dedicate it to God.” (Source: Translation for Translators)