Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 17:3:

• Kupsabiny: “Write the name of Aaron on the stick that stands for the clan of Levi.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “On the stick of the tribe of Levi write the name of Aaron. There must be one rod for the leader of each tribe.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “On the staff/cane of the tribe of Levi, write the name of Aaron. For there must be one staff/cane on each leader/[lit. head] of the tribe.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “There must be one stick for the leader of each tribe, so you must carve Aaron’s name on the stick for the tribe of Levi.” (Source: Translation for Translators)