complete verse (Genesis 10:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 10:21:

  • Newari: “Sons were also born to Shem, the elder brother of Japheth. Shem was the ancestor of all the descendants of Eber.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Shem the older-sibling of Jafet was the source of all the Hebrews.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Shem, the older brother of Japheth, became the father of Eber, and the ancestor of all the descendants of Eber.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

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