complete verse (Genesis 39:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 39:2:

  • Kankanaey: “Because God was with him, good was the result of even anything that he was doing and he stayed-with in the house of his master.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Because the LORD was with Joseph, everything [lit.:as much work as] he did prospered. And he lived in the house of his Egyptian master.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Jose was- truly -guided by the LORD, therefore he became-prosperous/successful. He stayed there in the house of his Egiptohanon master Potifar.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Because Yahweh helped Joseph, he was able to do his work very well, and lived in the house of his Egyptian master.” (Source: Translation for Translators)