complete verse (Leviticus 19:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 19:12:

  • Kupsabiny: “Do not swear in my name about matters that are not true. That would insult me. I am God.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “’you do not defile the name of your God by taking my name and swearing oaths that are not true. I am the LORD. ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “[You (plur.)] do- not -swear a lie in my name, for if you (plur.) do that you (plur.) put-to-shame my name. I am the LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘Do not show that you do not respect me by using/saying my name to falsely promise that you will do something. Do not forget that I am Yahweh, your God.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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