complete verse (Genesis 45:28)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 45:28:

  • Kankanaey: “and he said, ‘So (same word as guess-what) Jose my child is still living. I must go see him so that then I will die.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “And he said — ‘Now I believe your report, my son Joseph has not yet died. I will go and meet him, and before I die I will see his face.'” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Jacob said, ‘I (am) convinced now! My child Jose (is) indeed/[surprise particle] still alive. I will-go to him before I die.'” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “He said, ‘What you have said is enough to convince me! My son Joseph is still alive, and I will go and see him before I die!'” (Source: Translation for Translators)