complete verse (Genesis 49:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 49:1:

  • Kankanaey: “When that was so, Jacob whose name-was also Israel called his children and he said, ‘Gather-around, my children, so-that you will hear what I will say, because I will make-known what will happen to you in a future day (lit. in the addition of days).’ Then Jacob blessed his ten and two children starting with the firstborn. This is what he said in blessing Juda. (49:3-7)” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Jacob summoned all his sons and said — ‘All of you come here. I will tell you what will happen to you later on.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then Jacob called for his children/(sons) and told-(them), ‘[You (pl.)] gather-together for I will-tell you (pl.) what will-happen to you (pl.) in the future.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Jacob summoned all his sons, and said to them,” (Source: Translation for Translators)