complete verse (Genesis 37:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 37:18:

  • Kankanaey: “When they saw- him approaching -from-a-distance, some (of them) agreed-together to kill-him.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “They saw him from a great distance. Then they laid plans to kill him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Jose was- still -far-away (when) his siblings saw him. And before/[lit. not yet] he arrived, they already planned to-kill him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “But they saw him when he was still far away, and they decided to kill him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)