complete verse (Genesis 37:34)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 37:34:

  • Kankanaey: “He suddenly-tore his own clothes and put-on-clothes made from sacks in order to show his sorrow (lit. pain of his thoughts). He mourned-for Jose a-long-time.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “He tore his upper garment. He covered his body with sackcloth. And remained in mourning for his son in this way for many days.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then Jacob tore his garments and clothed (himself) in sackcloth to show his sadness. A number of days was his continual-mourning for his child.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Jacob was so grieved that he tore his clothes. He put on sackcloth/clothes that people wear when they are mourning for someone who has died. He mourned/cried for his son for many days.” (Source: Translation for Translators)