complete verse (Genesis 41:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 41:4:

  • Kankanaey: “and they abruptly-ate those good-looking-ones. Then the king woke-up.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then the thin cows which were only skin and bones ate the fat cows. At that time Pharaoh awoke from sleep.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “and they then/right-away came-near to the seven beautiful and fat cows and ate-(them). Then the king woke-up.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then the unhealthy thin cows ate the seven healthy fat cows. And then the king woke up.” (Source: Translation for Translators)