Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 5:15:

• Kupsabiny: “That person said, ‘Take off your shoes, because you stand on holy ground.’ Then, Joshua removed the shoes.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “The captain of the LORD’s army said to Joshua, "Take off your shoes, for the place where you are standing is holy." So Joshua did it.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “The commander of the soldiers of the LORD replied, ‘Take-off your (sing.) sandals, for the place where- you (sing.) -are-standing is holy. And Josue obeyed what was-commanded to him.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “The commander of Yahweh’s army replied, ‘Take off your sandals! I am Yahweh, and the ground on which you are standing is holy because I am here.’ So Joshua took off his sandals.” (Source: Translation for Translators)