Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 48:18:

• Kankanaey: “He said, ‘Not that-one father because this is the older-sibling and that’s the one-on-whom-you(sing.)-are-to-place your (sing.) right-hand.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Newari: “He said to his father — ‘Not like this, father, this is the first-born, put the right hand on this one’s head.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “and said, ‘Father, that is not the-one. Here (is) the older-one; put your (sing.) right hand on his head.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Joseph said to him, ‘My father, that is not right! The one on whom you put your left hand is my older son. Put your right hand on his head.'” (Source: Translation for Translators)