Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 23:7:
- Kupsabiny: “Do not make any relation with the people you are still with. Do not even mention the names of their idols or even swear by those idols.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Do not make alliances between you and these remaining nations, do not take the names of their gods, do not swear oaths in their names. Do not do puja to them, and do not bow down to them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “[You (plur.)] do- not -associate-with/mix-with these nations which still remain among you (plur.), and [you (plur.)] do- not -mention the name of their gods or swear in its name. [You (plur.)] do- not also -worship or serve them,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Do not associate with the people who live among us who are not Israelis and who worship other gods. Do not mention the names of their gods, and do not use the names of their gods when you promise to do something. Do not serve their gods or worship them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
