complete verse (Genesis 49:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 49:2:

  • Newari: “‘Listen, all [you] sons of Jacob, hear what your father Israel has to say.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Children/(sons), [you (pl.)] come-near and listen to me your (pl.) father.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘Gather around me in order that I can tell you what will happen in the future. My sons, come and listen to me. I am your father, Jacob, whom God named Israel.” (Source: Translation for Translators)