complete verse (Genesis 41:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 41:13:

  • Kankanaey: “And what he told was-fulfilled (admiration particle), because as for me, you (sing.) had-me-returned to my former work, but my companion by-contrast, you (sing.) had- him -hung.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “And just like he said, just like that it happened. I returned to my job again, and the bread baker was hanged.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “What he said to us (excl.) really happened: You (sing.) had- me -restored/caused-to-be-returned to my work and you (sing.) had-impaled on wooden-pole/treethe head the ones-who-cook/(-bake) bread.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “And what happened was exactly the same as the meanings that he told us: You said I could have my previous job again, but the other man was killed by being hanged. The Hebrew man’s name was Joseph.'” (Source: Translation for Translators)