complete verse (Genesis 40:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 40:15:

  • Kankanaey: “Because of-course by-force they ran-off-with-me from the country of the Hebreo, and even here in Egipto, there-is- absolutely -nothing I have done that would suffice for-my-being-imprisoned,’ said Jose.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “For it must be said, however, I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews. And I have not done any deed that would get [me] involved here in prison.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “For the truth is, I was just forced to be brought here in Egipto from the place of the Hebrew, and even here I have not done any sin in-order to-be-imprisoned.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “People took me away forcefully from the land where my fellow Hebrews live. I did nothing wrong there, and also while I have been here in Egypt, I have done nothing for which I deserved to be put in prison. So be kind to me and tell the king about me, so that he will release me from this prison!'” (Source: Translation for Translators)