Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 22:31:
- Kupsabiny: “Because you are my people, do not eat meat from an animal killed by a wild animal. Instead of you eating (it), you throw it to the dogs to eat.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “You will be my holy people. So do not eat the meat of an animal torn by wild beasts. Throw it to the dogs.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “‘You[pl] are my chosen people, so you[pl] are- not -to-eat meat of any animal that has-been-killed by a wild/cruel animal. You[pl] should-feed this to the dogs.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Bariai: “‘You (pl.) must show that my mark of ownership is resting on you. Therefore when a wild animal strikes your tame animal so that it dies, you can’t/mustn’t eat its flesh. Throw it to the dogs.’” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
- Opo: “You will be my people who be holy. Therefore, animal which wild animals kill, you not (imp.) it eat. Give dog it.»” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
- English: “You are people who are completely dedicated to/set apart for me. And I detest the meat of any animal that has been killed by wild animals. Therefore you should not eat such meat. Instead, throw it where the dogs can eat it.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
