complete verse (Leviticus 24:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 24:16:

  • Kupsabiny: “Any person who has abused the name of God shall be killed. The people who have gathered shall throw stones until he dies, whether it is an Israelite or a foreigner.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “If anyone blasphemes the name of the LORD by cursing, the whole assembly must kill him/her by stoning. Whether he/she be a native or a foreigner, if anyone blasphemes the name of the LORD by cursing, he/she must be killed.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “And you (sing.) are-to-say to the Israelinhon that any one/[lit. whoever] of them and the not Israelinhon who are-living among/together-with them that ridicules/mocks me or blasphemes my name is-to-answer/is-accountable (for this). He must be-stoned by the whole community until (he) dies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So anyone who curses me must be executed. All the people must throw stones at him. It does not matter if he is a foreigner or an Israeli citizen; anyone who curses me must be executed.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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