Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 33:20:
- Kupsabiny: “But I do not want you to see my face because the one who sees will actually die.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Then he said, ‘you cannot see my face, because no one can live seeing my face.’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “But you cannot see my face for no one can see me that will-live.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Bariai: “But you (sing.) can’t/mustn’t see my face. For if anyone sees my face, he will die.’” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
- Opo: “But, it not be good that you might see my face, because one who will see my face, he will die.»” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
- English: “But you are not allowed to see my face, because anyone who sees my face will die/not continue to stay alive.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
