Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 20:12:
- Kupsabiny: “But God said to Moses and Aaron, ‘You (plur.) shall not be leading these people to reach that country I have promised (them). It is like that because you did not trust me enough and you did not obey me in front of the people of Israel to make it clear that it is me God who is to be obeyed./honored.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “But the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, "Because you did not trust me and because you were not able to display my holiness before them, you will not get to take this community into the land I have given them."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “But the LORD said to Moises and to Aaron, ‘Because you (plur.) did- not -believe in me in your (plur.) showing of my holiness in front of the Israelinhon, you (plur.) will- not -lead in bringing this community to the land which I will-give to them.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “But Yahweh said to Aaron and Moses/me, ‘You did not believe that I could demonstrate my power to the Israeli people and give them water without your striking the rock. So you will not lead them into the land that I am giving to them!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
