complete verse (Genesis 43:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 43:23:

  • Kankanaey: “‘It’s-OK, don’t be afraid,’ the slave said answering. ‘Your God who is also the God of your father is the one who put it in your sacks, because I emphatically admittedly received your payment.’ Then he left to go call Simeon and he arrived-with-(him) at their location.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “He said — ‘Don’t be afraid. Your [God] and the God of your father has put the silver in your sacks. I have received [lit.: taken] the silver that you gave. Then he brought Simeon to them [lit.: to their place].” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The steward replied, ‘No problem, [you (pl.)] do- not -be-afraid. Your (pl.) God, the God also of your (pl.) father, is the-one perhaps who-put that money in your (pl.) sacks. I received your (pl.) payment at-that-time.’ Then he brought Simeon to them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The man replied, ‘Relax! Do not worry about it! I received the silver that you brought. Your God, the God your father worships, must have put it in your sacks.’ And then he brought Simeon to them from the prison.” (Source: Translation for Translators)