complete verse (Genesis 34:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 34:13:

  • Newari: “Because Shechem had harmed their younger sister Dinah the sons of Jacob gave answer, scheming to trap Shechem and Hamor.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “But because Shekem defiled the character/[lit. being/person] of Dina, the children of Jacob deceived Shekem and his father Hamor.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “But because Shechem had done a shameful thing to their sister Dinah, the sons of Jacob deceived Shechem and his father Hamor” (Source: Translation for Translators)

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