complete verse (Genesis 9:26)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 9:26:

  • Kankanaey: “But may it be that God who is the God of Sem will be praised/honored. May God also cause-to-be-wider the land of Jafet and may he join-in-experiencing the blessings that Sem gains/enjoys. So indeed Canaan will-be-enslaved to them both.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “He also said, ‘Blessed be the LORD of Shem. Canaan will be Shem’s servant.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “And he also said, ‘Praise-be to the LORD, the God of Shem. May Canaan become slave of Shem.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “I will ask God to enlarge the territory that belongs to Japheth, and allow his descendants to live peacefully among the descendants of Shem.” (Source: Translation for Translators)