complete verse (Genesis 49:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 49:5:

  • Newari: “Simeon and Levi are two brothers of the same type, their swords are tools of violence.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘You (pl.) Simeon and Levi who are-allied, you (pl.) used your (pl.) weapons to act-violently.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Simeon and Levi, you have both acted like criminals. You use your swords to act violently.” (Source: Translation for Translators)