Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 18:20:
- Kankanaey: “Therefore God said to Abraham, ‘Extremely heavy are the sins-that-are-being-brought-against the residents at Sodoma and Gomorra, because their sins there are entirely excessive.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- Newari: “‘Many voices have resounded in opposition to Sodom and Gomorrah. Their sin has already become very great.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Then the LORD said to Abraham, ‘Many people are-complaining against Sodom and Gomora, for the wickedness in these places is now extremely great.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “So Yahweh said to Abraham, ‘I have heard the terrible things that have been said about the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. Their sins are very great.” (Source: Translation for Translators)