complete verse (Genesis 5:22)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 5:22:

  • Kankanaey: “Starting-from then, good was his companioning-with God for 300 years and he also had other children.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “After that he lived 300 years, being one who lived like God said. Other sons and daughters were also born to him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “After Metusela was-born, Enoc lived 300 more years and his children increased-in-number even more. During those years Enoc had a very close relationship with God, so when he was already 365 years of age he disappeared/went-missing, because God took him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Enoch lived in close fellowship with God for 300 years after Methuselah was born, and he became the father of other sons and daughters.” (Source: Translation for Translators)