complete verse (Genesis 50:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 50:19:

  • Kankanaey: “But Jose said to them, ‘Don’t you be afraid. Is it indeed the-case (RQ = of course not) that I am God so-that I will punish you?” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Joseph said to them — ‘Don’t be afraid, What! am I God?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “But Jose replied to them, ‘[You (pl.)] do- not -be-afraid. Who (am) I to punish you (sing.)?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “But Joseph replied to them, ‘Do not be afraid! God is the one who punishes people; am I God?/I am not God!” (Source: Translation for Translators)