The Hebrew that is translated as “sister” in English in the referenced verses is translated in Mandarin Chinese as mèimei (妹妹) or “younger sister.”
See also sister.
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 .
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