complete verse (Genesis 41:39)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 41:39:

  • Kankanaey: “Then he said to Jose, ‘You (sing.) just the same are the one to-whom- God -has-made-known all these-things, therefore there-is- probably -nobody who is more thoughtful and intelligent/wise than you (sing.).” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then Pharaoh said to Joseph — God has showed this whole matter to you. Who will there be, a man as skilled and learned, who has insight like you?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Therefore the king said to Jose, ‘Since God told you (sing.) those things, maybe there is no other man who has knowledge/wisdom and understanding like you.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then the king said to Joseph, ‘Because God has revealed all this to you, it seems to me that there is no one who is as wise as you and who can decide wisely about things.” (Source: Translation for Translators)