complete verse (Joshua 13:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 13:14:

  • Kupsabiny: “Moses had not given the clan of Levi any land, but the things which people gave as sacrifices which were offered to God were given to them, following how God had told them.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The tribe of the Levi were given no inheritance, for, in accordance with his promise, the offerings offered as special gifts to the LORD, the God of Israel, was theirs as inheritance.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Moises did- not -give the tribe of Levi land as inheritance. Instead/[lit. in exchange], what they are-going-to-receive are the portions of offerings by-means of fire to the LORD, the God of Israel, according-to what he said to Moises.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The tribe of Levi was the only tribe that did not get any land. Instead, just like Yahweh promised, they continued to receive food from the sacrifices that were given to Yahweh, the God whom the Israelis worship, the sacrifices that were burned on the sacred altar.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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