complete verse (Leviticus 11:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 11:20:

  • Kupsabiny: “All insects that have wings and crawl on legs are not clean as far as you are concerned.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “It is detestable to you all winged insects that move to and fro on their feet. [lit.: by foot]” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “You (plur.) may eat the little-animals/little-creatures that fly and crawl which have big legs for jumping/hopping, just-like locusts, crickets and grasshoppers. But you (plur.) must- not -eat the other little-animals which fly and crawls. You (plur.) are-to-consider these little-animals detestable.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “You must detest and not eat flying insects that sometimes walk on the ground.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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