Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 17:4:
- Kankanaey: “‘This is the agreement-that- I -will-present to you (sing.). Starting-from now, your (sing.) name will not be Abram, but rather Abraham, because I will make- you (sing.) -become the ancestral-source of those who inhabit many nations.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- Newari: “‘It is with you that I have made this covenant — You will be the father of many nations.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “‘On my part, this is my agreement with you: You will-become a father of many nations.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “‘Listen to this agreement that I am making with you: People of many nations will be your descendants.” (Source: Translation for Translators)