Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 34:5:
- Newari: “Jacob learned that Shechem had harmed his daughter Dinah. Since all his sons were out tending sheep, he remained silent.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “When Jacob came-to-know that Shekem had-defiled/[lit. had-made-dirty] the character/[lit. being-person] of Dina, he just did nothing at-first for his sons (were) still there in the field watching his animals.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Jacob very soon found out that his daughter Dinah had been disgraced/defiled. But his sons were in the fields with his livestock, so he did nothing about it until they returned home.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 34:6:
- Newari: “Just at that time, Hamor, father of Shechem came to Jacob to talk about the matter.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Hamor the father of Shekem went to Jacob in-order-to talk-together with him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “In the meantime, Shechem’s father Hamor went to talk with Jacob.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 34:7:
- Newari: “Being pained at heart, flaring with anger, they came back to the house. For, having harmed Jacob’s daughter, Shechem had done an evil deed and had disgraced Israel.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “When the children of Jacob heard what had-happened, they then went-home from the field. Their feelings were very hurt/[lit. bad] and their anger (was) very great with Shekem because he had-done a thing that should not be-done, which brought disgrace/shame upon the family of Jacob.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “While they were still talking, Jacob’s sons came in from the field. When they found out what had happened, they were shocked and very angry. They said, ‘Shechem has done something that is very disgraceful among us Israeli people, something that never should be done!'” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 34:8:
- Newari: “Hamor spoke to them like this, saying — Because my son Shechem’s heart is attracted toward your daughter, give her in marriage to him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “But Hamor said to them, ‘My child Shekem is- truly fond-of/loves your (pl.) young-lady/unmarried-lady, so I am-asking-a-favor that you (pl.) will- now just -have- her -marry him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “But Hamor said to them, ‘My son Shechem really likes this girl. Please allow him to marry her.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 34:9:
- Newari: “Now we will intermarry with one another. Give your daughters to us, you take our daughters.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “And perhaps (it is) also good that you (pl.) have- your (pl.) young-ladies/unmarried-ladies -marry our (excl.) single-men and we will-also -have- our (excl.) young-ladies/unmarried-ladies -marry your (pl.) young-men.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Let’s make an agreement: You will give your daughters to our young men to be their wives, and we will give our daughters to your young men to be their wives.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 34:10:
- Newari: “You live with us. You can stay in this place and you can also go everywhere. Do business here, and accumulate property.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “You (pl.) are-permitted to-settle with us (excl.) in wherever the place (is) that you (pl.) would-like. And you (pl.) are- also -permitted to-do-business here anywhere and can-possess/acquire land.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “You can live among us, and live anywhere in our land that you wish. You can buy and sell things (OR, travel around) and if you find land that you want, then you can buy it.'” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 34:11:
- Newari: “Then Shechem said to Dinah’s father and elder brothers — ‘Please, you show kindness to me, what you say I will give.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Shekem also asked-for-a-favor from the father and siblings/(brothers) of Dina, ‘If possible [you (pl.)] just have- Dina -marry me/[lit. just have- now Dina -become-wife to me]. Whatever you (pl.) will-ask-for I will-give (it).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Then Shechem said to Dinah’s father and brothers, ‘If you feel good toward me and do what I am asking for, I will give you whatever you ask for.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 34:12:
- Newari: “Bride price and gift, please say how much [you] want, I will give as much as you say. Just give me your daughter in marriage.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “You (pl.) are-free how-much (will-be) your (pl.) asking-price and what I will-give-as-a-gift for my marrying your (pl.) sister/sibling. I will-pay you (pl.) however much is your (pl.) asking-price as-long-as you (pl.) just have- Dina -marry me.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Tell me what gifts you want and what bride price you want, and I will give you what you ask for. I just want you to give the girl to me to be my wife.'” (Source: Translation for Translators)