Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 18:7:
- Kupsabiny: “Then Moses went out to welcome his father-in-law. Moses bowed and welcomed/embraced his father-in-law and greeted him and thereafter, (they) entered the tent of Moses.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Moses came out to see his father-in-law and bowed down and hugged him. They greeted each other and then went into the tent.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “So Moises went-out-to-meet his father-in-law, and in respect he bowed-down and after kissed him. They greeted-each-other and then they entered the tent.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Bariai: “Moses heard like that and so he arose and went to meet his father-in-law Ietro on the road. And so Moses knelt down close to him. And when it was done, then he kissed his cheek. They asked each other about their living, and when it was done then they entered into Moses’ shelter.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
- Opo: “Therefore, Moses went to receive them. He knelt down in front of his father-in-law, kissed him cheek. When they greeted finished, they went entered inside of tent.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
- English: “So Moses/I went out of the campsite to meet his/my father-in-law. He/I bowed before him, and kissed him on the cheek. They both/We asked each other, ‘Have you been healthy?’ Then they/we went into Moses’/my tent.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
