complete verse (Genesis 37:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 37:20:

  • Kankanaey: “Let’s kill-him-now so-that we will then drop-him into a well. We can say that a fierce animal has killed-him. Then we will see if indeed what he dreamed comes-true.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Killing him, we will drop him in a well here. Then we will say that a wild animal killed and ate him. Then we will indeed see what becomes of his dreams.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Hurry, let- us (incl.) -kill him and then throw-(him) into one of these wells where water is stored. We (incl.) will- just -say that he was-killed by a ferocious animal. And let- us (incl.) -see if his dreams will-be-fulfilled.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “and ‘Hey, let’s kill him, and then throw his body into one of the pits/cisterns. Then we will tell people that a ferocious/wild animal attacked and killed him and ate him. And then we will find out whether his dreams come true/make sure that his dreams do not come true!'” (Source: Translation for Translators)