complete verse (Leviticus 16:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 16:2:

  • Kupsabiny: “God said to Moses, ‘Tell your brother Aaron that he must not go into the Inner Room which is honored at any time when it is not needed/allowed because that is where I appear in a cloud above the lid that is on the Box of the Covenant. If he does not follow like that, he shall die.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The LORD said to Moses– "Tell your elder brother, Aaron, not to come inside the curtain before the atonement cover, which is on the ark of the covenant in the Most Holy Place, just whenever he wants to. Otherwise, he will die. For I come there to appear above the ark in a cloud.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “After the death of the two male children of Aaron when they offered to the LORD, the LORD said to Moises, ‘Tell your sibling Aaron that he is- not -to-enter the Most Holy Place, there behind the curtain, any time/[lit. whatever hour] he wants/desires. If he does this he will-die. For in this place I reveal/[lit. cause-to-be-seen] my presence through a white-cloud above the lid/cover of the Box of the Agreement.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “He said to him/me, ‘Warn your older brother Aaron that he must not enter the Very Holy Place inside the curtain that is in the Sacred Tent whenever he wants to, because the cover of the sacred chest is there. That is the place where the priest makes atonement for/requests me to forgive sins. I am present in the cloud that is over the cover of the sacred chest. If Aaron goes in that room when it is not the proper time, he will die!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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