Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 27:18:

• Kupsabiny: “God said to Moses, ‘Joshua son of Nun is good/merciful person. So, place hands on his head to show that he has been chosen.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “The LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua, son of Nun, who has a spirit like that, [and] put your hand on his head.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “So the LORD said to Moises, ‘Summon for Josue the child of Nun, who is-empower by the Spirit, and put/lay your (sing.) hand on his head to ordain him as a leader/[lit. head].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Yahweh replied, ‘Get Joshua, the son of Nun, who has my Spirit within him. Lay your hands on him to appoint him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)