Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 47:17:

• Kankanaey: “And they took to Jose their horses, cows, sheep and donkeys and he exchanged-(them) for food. He gave them what they would eat in that year and that was the exchange for all their animals.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Newari: “So they brought the domesticated animals that they had. In return for grain, Joseph took the horses, sheep, female goats, cows, and donkeys that they brought. In this way Joseph took domesticated animals in return for grain that year.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “So they brought to Jose their horses, sheep, cows, and donkeys, and exchanged-(them) for food. For the whole year, Jose provided them food in exchange for their animals.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “So they brought their livestock to Joseph. He gave them food in exchange for their horses, their sheep and goats, their cattle, and their donkeys.” (Source: Translation for Translators)