complete verse (Deuteronomy 17:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 17:1:

  • Kupsabiny: “Do not make a sacrifice to your God from a cow or a sheep/goat that has a blemish. God hates a thing like that.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “You are not to sacrifice to the LORD your God oxen or sheep that have any defect or blemish. For to Him this is a repulsive matter. ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘You (plur.) do- not -offer to the LORD your (plur.) God a cow or sheep that has defect, for this is detestable to him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘Do not sacrifice to Yahweh our God any cattle or sheep or goats that have any defects, because Yahweh hates that kind of gift.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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