complete verse (Genesis 36:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 36:3:

  • Newari: “as well as Basemath, daughter of Ishmael and younger sister of Nebaioth.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “He also married Basemat the sibling of Nebayot the child of Ishmael.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “and Basemath, who was the daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on Genesis 36:3

Basemath, Ishmael’s daughter: in 26.34 Basemath is said to be “the daughter of Elon the Hittite.”

The sister of Nebaioth; in 25.13 Nebaioth is recorded as the firstborn son of Ishmael.

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 .