complete verse (Genesis 46:30)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 46:30:

  • Kankanaey: “Then his father said, ‘Now I am-ready to die, because (relief particle) I have seen you (sing.) and I know that you (sing.) are still alive.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Israel said to Joseph — ‘I having had the chance to meet you and look at your face I know that your have not died. Now I have the chance to die in peace.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Jacob said to Jose, ‘Now I (am) ready to-die because I have- now -seen you (sing.) alive.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Jacob said to Joseph, ‘I have seen you and I know that you are still alive! So now I am ready to die.'” (Source: Translation for Translators)