Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 27:16:

• Kupsabiny: “‘Oh, God, you are the one from which all life comes. Chose a person who is to go in front of the community,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Oh God, the LORD who gives breath all living things, please choose a leader over this community! ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “‘O LORD, God who is the source of life of all the people, may you (sing.) choose a man who will-lead this community,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “‘Yahweh, you are the God who directs the spirits of all people. So please appoint a new leader for the Israeli people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)