Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 20:8:
- Kupsabiny: “‘Take that (walking) stick which is in front of the Box and then you and Aaron are to get up and gather the community in one place and then tell (a/the) rock to give water while people are watching. That rock will pour out water which you (sing.) can give to the people and their animals to drink.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “You and your elder brother Aaron must take this rod and go and assemble the community. In their presence give a command to this rock and water will come out. From this rock you will bring out water for them. In this way you will give water to the community and to their cattle. ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “‘Take the staff/cane and you (plur.) with your (sing.) sibling/[male-brother] Aaron gather the whole community. And while they are-looking, command the rock/stone to pour-out-(some-water), and it will-pour-out. In this way you (plur.) can-give water to the people so-that you (plur.) can-cause- them -to-drink and their animals.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “‘You and Aaron must take Aaron’s walking stick with you and gather all the people together. While the people are watching, command that water will flow out of that large rock over there. Water for the people will flow from it; all they and all their livestock will have enough water to drink.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
