Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 1:3:

• Kankanaey: “When that was so, God commanded that it-become-light, and it-became-light.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Newari: “God said, ‘May there be white light.’ And there was white light.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Then God said, ‘Let-there-be-light!’ And right-way there-was light.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “God said, ‘I want light to shine!’ And light shone.” (Source: Translation for Translators)