complete verse (Genesis 48:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 48:11:

  • Kankanaey: “Jacob said to Jose, ‘I did not expect that I-would-be-able-to-see you (sing.) still, but here-now God has permitted that I-also-be-able-to-see your (sing.) children.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Israel said to Joseph — ‘For many years I was thinking that your had already died. And I was thinking I would never see your face. Today God has allowed me to see your sons.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Israel said to Jose, ‘I never expected that I would-see you (sing.) again, but now God has-allowed that not only you (sing.) I would-see but even also your (sing.) children.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Jacob said to Joseph, ‘I did not expect to see you again, but look at this! God has allowed me to see not only you, but he has allowed me to see your children, too!'” (Source: Translation for Translators)