Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 22:22:
- Kupsabiny: “‘God is great! He is the one of power/authority. He knows what made us do these things, and we want you also to know! If you see that we are moving away from God, then kill us!” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “The LORD God is the mightiest of all. He is the LORD! The LORD God is the mightiest of all! He knows why we have done this work, so may Israel also know! If we have rebelled, not heeding the word of the LORD, kill us off right now. ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “‘The LORD is the Almighty/All-powerful God! The LORD is the Almighty/All-powerful God! He knew why we (excl.) did this, and you (plur.) should also know. If we (excl.) really rebelled or disobeyed the LORD, [you (plur.)] kill us (excl.) this day.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “‘Yahweh, the Almighty God, knows why we did that, and we want you to know, too. If we have done something wrong against Yahweh, you may kill us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
