complete verse (Genesis 8:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 8:12:

  • Kankanaey: “When another seven days had gone, he again released the dove, but it did not return.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Again he waited another seven days. And again [he] sent the dove flying. This time, however, the dove did not return.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Again Noe let-pass another seven days and he again released the dove, but it did- not -come-back anymore.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Noah waited seven more days. Then he sent the dove out again, but this time it did not return to him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)