Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 2:11:
- Kupsabiny: “When we had heard those words, we became scared. No one is going to oppose you because your God rules heaven and earth.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “As soon as we heard of it, we became discourage, our hearts sank into a bog, we had no courage left because of you, for your LORD is God in the heavens above and on the earth below.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “We (excl.) became-afraid when we (excl.) heard this and every one of us (excl.) have-lost courage because of you (plur.). For the LORD your (plur.) God is the God in heaven and on earth.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “When we heard about those things, we were very dismayed. We no longer have enough courage to fight against you, because we know that Yahweh, the God whom you worship, is helping you. And we know that he rules everything in heaven and here on earth.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
