complete verse (Genesis 47:27)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 47:27:

  • Kankanaey: “And the descendants of Israel who was also named Jacob stayed accordingly in Egipto in the place Gosen. They became-rich and their children also became-many.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “In this way the Israelites made their residence in Goshen in Egypt. They got much property there. They were also getting many descendants.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The Israelinhon lived/(settled) there in Goshen which is under-jurisdiction of Egipto. They were-able-to-acquire land there and their children increased greatly.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Jacob and his family started to live in Egypt, in the Goshen region. They acquired property there. Many children were born to them there. As a result, their population increased greatly.” (Source: Translation for Translators)