complete verse (Genesis 39:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 39:4:

  • Kankanaey: “he was confident/satisfied with him, and he appointed him as his companion and helper. He also entrusted to him his house and all his possessions so-that he would be-in-charge.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “So seeing that, he rejoiced. And he made him chief of the workers in his own house. He also gave him responsibility for his whole house.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “so he was-pleased with Jose/[lit. his will-fell toward Jose]. He made him his personal helper and ruler of his household and of all his possessions.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Joseph’s master was pleased with him, so he appointed him to be his personal servant. Then he appointed him to be the one who would take care of everything in his household and all of his possessions.” (Source: Translation for Translators)