complete verse (Genesis 48:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 48:19:

  • Kankanaey: “But his father said, ‘Child, I know that the descendants of Manasses will also become in-the-future a large nation. But greater will be the honor of his younger-sibling and his descendants will become in-the-future stronger nations.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Without listening to his request, his father said — ‘I know, [my child], I know quite well. He, having many descendants, will also be be great. But his younger brother will be much greater than he, and his descendants will become groups of nations.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “But his father answered, ‘Yes, I know-(it) son. The descendants of Manase will-become famous people too. But the descendants of Efraim will-become more famous and they will-become many groups of peoples.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “But his father refused, saying, ‘I know that, my son, I know what I am doing. Manasseh’s descendants will also become a people-group, and they will become important. But his younger brother’s descendants will become greater than his will. His descendants will become several nations.'” (Source: Translation for Translators)