complete verse (Genesis 47:25)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 47:25:

  • Kankanaey: “They said answering, ‘You (sing.) have saved our (excl.) lives and we (excl.) will become slaves of the king if that will-please-you (sing.), sir.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “They said — ‘You have saved us. Now we have become the king’s servants.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The people said, ‘Sir, you (sing.) (are) very kind to us (excl.); you (sing.) have-saved our (excl.) lives. We (excl.) agree to-become slaves of the king.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “They replied, ‘You have saved our lives! We want you to be pleased with us. And we will be the king’s slaves.'” (Source: Translation for Translators)