Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 31:16:
- Kupsabiny: “The stomach/people of Israel should honor this day and (it) should be a covenant forever.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Keep this day as the law forever for the generation to come.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “So you (plur.) Israelinhon, [you (plur.)] should obey what I am- having- you (plur.) -to-do on the Day For-Resting until generations to come. This is a permanent sign of our (incl.) never ending agreement. For within six days I made/created the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day I rested.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Bariai: “You (pl.) Israel people together with your children and descendants who will be coming forth later, you must rest yourselves on the Day of Rest. For it’s a true promise/decision which I’ve struck with you, and so it will be existing and continue on and on.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
- Opo: “children of Israel they must remember rest day with generation which will come all. This be word of covenant which will be present until forever.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
- English: “You Israeli people must respect the rest day, and you and your descendants must celebrate it/keep it holy throughout all future generations. It will remind you of the agreement that I have made with you that will last forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
