Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 17:18:

• Kankanaey: “Then he said to God, ‘If it would be possible, may you-bless also my child Ismael.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Newari: “He said to God — ‘Even if you give your blessing to Ishmael, it will still be good.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Later on he said to God, ‘May Ishmael (be-the-one) who will-receive what you promised to me.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Then Abraham said to God, ‘Perhaps you will let Ishmael receive your blessing and inherit all I possess.'” (Source: Translation for Translators)