complete verse (Genesis 49:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 49:19:

  • Newari: “‘One group will come to attack Gad but by counter attacking, he will drive them away.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then he still continued to-say, ‘You (sing.) Gad, you will-be-attacked by a group of robbers, but you will-take-revenge on them while they are-fleeing.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Jacob continued telling his sons what would happen in the future. He said, ‘Gad, your tribe/descendants will be attacked by a group of bandits, but your tribe/descendants will pursue and attack them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)