Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 47:16:
- Kankanaey: “Jose also said, ‘If all your money is used-up, bring your animals so that I will exchange-(them) for food.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- Newari: “Joseph said to them — ‘If the money you had has all been spent, bring cattle. I will give you grain in return for your cattle.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Jose said, ‘If you (pl.) really/[emphasis marker] do- not -have any more money, [you (pl.)] bring your (pl.) animals here and that will-be- your (pl.) -payment for food.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Joseph replied, ‘Since your money is all gone, bring me your livestock. If you do that, I will give you food in exchange for your livestock.'” (Source: Translation for Translators)