complete verse (Leviticus 17:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 17:7:

  • Kupsabiny: “People are not allowed to still make sacrifices to idols that are like a he-goat that they worship. This law shall always be there for you.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “They must no longer offer any of their sacrifices to the goat idols to whom they prostitute themselves. This is your from generation-to-generation law forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So you (plur.) should no-longer offer to the demons that-which (is) in the form of the goat, for that will-cause- you -to-be-far from the LORD. You (plur.) and your (plur.) descendants must obey these regulations/[lit. what-is-to-be-followed] until generations to come.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “You people must no longer give sacrifices to the demons that resemble goats which you are worshiping. You people must obey this command forever.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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