complete verse (Genesis 45:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 45:9:

  • Kankanaey: “‘Hurry therefore to return to our father so that you will tell him that this is what Jose his child says: ‘God has-made- me one who rules-over the entire country in Egipto, therefore come (pl.) immediately,” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Now, go quickly to my father and say that his son Joseph has spoken like this — ‘God has made me head of the land of Egypt. Come to me quickly, without delaying for a moment.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Now, [you (pl.)] hurry back to my father and you (pl.) tell him that his child Jose was-made by God a ruler of the entire Egipto. And you (pl.) are-to-tell him that I am-having- him -come here to me most hurriedly.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Now return to my father quickly, and say to him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: ‘God has caused me to become the governor over the whole land of Egypt. Come down to me immediately!” (Source: Translation for Translators)