complete verse (Genesis 36:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 36:23:

  • Newari: “The sons of Shobal — Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho and Onam.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The children of Shobal were Alvan, Manahat, Ebal, Shefo, and Onam.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The sons of Shobal were Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on Genesis 36:23

Verses 23-29 all have the same structure, with These are followed by the names. In each case These points forward to the list of names.

Quoted with permission from Reyburn, William D. and Fry, Euan McG. A Handbook on Genesis. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1997. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .