Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 3:16:
- Kupsabiny: “But Eli called Samuel that, ‘Samuel!’ He replied that, ‘Yes.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “But Eli, calling Samuel, said, "Samuel, my son!" He answered, "I am here."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “But Eli called him, ‘Samuel, child/(son).’ Samuel answered, ‘What sir.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “But Eli called him and said, ‘Samuel, my son!’ Samuel answered, ‘I am here!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
