Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 20:20:
- Kupsabiny: “Then Moses told those people that, ‘Don’t be afraid. God has only tested you so that you honor him and don’t fall into sin.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Moses told them ‘Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “So Moises said to the people, ‘[You (plur.)] do- not -be-afraid, for God has- come here to test you (plur.) by his power so-that you (plur.) do-be-afraid of him to commit/do sin.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Bariai: “But Moses said to them, ‘Don’t be afraid. God came to test you (pl.). [Since] it’s like that then respect him, and then you certainly won’t do any bad deeds.’” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
- Opo: “And Moses said to them «Not fear, for God came for testing your, in order that fear of God will protect you [that] you might not sin.»” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
- English: “Moses/I replied, ‘Do not be afraid! God has come to determine/test how you will behave. He wants you to revere him, and to not sin.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
