complete verse (Genesis 5:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 5:16:

  • Kankanaey: “That being-finished, Mahalalel lived still for 830 years and he also had other children.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “After that he lived another 830 years. Other sons and daughters were also born to him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “After Jared was-born, Mahalalel lived 830 more years and his children increased-in-number even more.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “After Jared was born, Mahalalel lived 830 more years and became the father of other sons and daughters.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on Genesis 5:15 - 5:17

The report of Mahalalel, a name that means “praise of God.”

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 .