complete verse (Genesis 43:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 43:4:

  • Kankanaey: “If you (sing.) permit that our (excl.) younger-sibling go-along, we (excl.) will go buy what we will eat.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “If you also allow us to take Benjamin along, we will go,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “If you (sing.) will-have- him -accompany us (excl.) we (excl.) will-go-back there and buy food.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So, if you will send our younger brother with us, we will go down to Egypt and buy some grain for you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)