complete verse (Genesis 44:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 44:11:

  • Kankanaey: “So it was that they immediately-lowered their sacks and each went and opened-it.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “They all lowered their sacks to the ground and untied [them].” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So each one hurriedly lowered their sacks and they opened-(them).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Each of the men quickly lowered his sack down from the donkey to the ground and opened it.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on Genesis 44:11

Still assuming the steward is mistaken in his charges, the brothers hurry to unload their sacks of grain from their donkeys, place them on the ground, and open them.

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 .