complete verse (Genesis 43:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 43:10:

  • Kankanaey: “If our (excl.) going had not been delayed, we (excl.) could have gone and returned twice.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “If you had not delayed us here unnecessarily, we would have gone there twice and returned.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “If we (incl.) had- not now -wasted time, maybe twice already we (excl.) could-have-returned.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “If we had not wasted so much time/waited so long, by now we could have gone there and returned two times!'” (Source: Translation for Translators)