complete verse (Genesis 4:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 4:21:

  • Kankanaey: “Jubal was the younger-sibling of Jabal who had-as-descendants those who play guitars and nose-flute.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “His younger brother’s name was Jubal. He is the ancestor of those who play the lyre and the flute.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Jabal had a male sibling/(brother) whose name was Jubal, who is the ancestor/progenitor of all who play harp and flute.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Later, Jabal was the first person who lived in tents because he traveled from place to place to take care of livestock. His younger brother’s name was Jubal. He was the first person who made/played a lyre/stringed instrument and a flute.” (Source: Translation for Translators)