complete verse (Genesis 31:36)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 31:36:

  • Newari: “Jacob became angry. And scolding Laban he said — ‘What evil have I done? What sin have I committed that you have pursued me like this?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Jacob no-longer able-to-hold his anger, so he said to Laban, ‘What crime have- I -done? What really is my sin that you (sing.) have- [emphasis marker] -pursued/chased me?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Jacob became angry. He rebuked Laban, saying, ‘What crime did I commit? For what sin that I committed have you pursued me?” (Source: Translation for Translators)