Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 4:4:

• Kupsabiny: “Then God said to Moses that, ‘Stretch your hand to that snake and take/hold (it) by the tail.’ As Moses took hold of that snake, it turned back immediately to become a stick.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Then Lord said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand and grab it by the tail." Moses stepped forward and grabbed it. In his hand it again became a staff.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “The LORD said to him, ‘Catch the snake by the tail.’ So Moises caught the snake and it became a staff/walking-stick again.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Bariai: “And the Chief said, ‘Put your hand down and then hold its tail.’ Therefore Moses hand went down and so he held the snake’s tail, and then it changed itself back and became a stick again.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
• Opo: “But, The Lord said to Moses «Reach out hand, you grasp it tail.» Therefore he reached out hand, grasp it, and it changed into cane in his hand.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
• English: “But Yahweh said to Moses/me, ‘Reach down and pick it up by its tail!’ So he/I reached down and caught it, and when he/I picked it up, it became a stick in his/my hand again.” (Source: Translation for Translators)