complete verse (Genesis 8:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 8:17:

  • Kankanaey: “Also let-out all the birds and animals so-that they will mutually-separate and they will have-offspring so-that they will have a way to become-many again on the earth.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Bring out with you all that have breath — birds, animals, and ones that go creeping. And let them increase on the earth and become many.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “And also let-out all the animals so they would-multiply and increase-in-number, and would-spread-out throughout the whole world/earth.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Bring out with you all the birds, the animals, and all the creatures that scurry across the ground, in order that they can spread all over the earth and become very numerous.'” (Source: Translation for Translators)