Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 3:5:

• Kupsabiny: “Then, Joshua said to the people, ‘Cleanse yourselves because God will tomorrow do amazing things for you.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Joshua spoke to the people like this, "You are to purify yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing deeds in your midst."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Then Josue told the people, ‘[You (plur.)] cleanse yourselves/[lit. your own selves], for tomorrow the LORD will-do amazing things for you (plur.).’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Then Joshua told the people, ‘Perform the ceremonies needed to make yourselves acceptable to Yahweh, because tomorrow he is going to do things for you that will amaze you!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)