Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Exodus 29:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 29:5:

  • Kupsabiny: “After that, take those clothes that have been sewn for (him/them) and dress Aaron. First dress (him) with the tunic, then the robe, and then (the) ceremonial cloth (ephod). Then follows the pocket/bag which is worn on the chest which is used for inquiring about issues, then tie around the waist the band/rope which is wisely woven.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Bringing the garments and dressing Aaron with tunic, cloth of priest, ephod and breastplate, tie the sash on ephod that weaved skillfully.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then have- Aaron -put-on his inner garment, the outer garment, the special clothing/garment, and the like-pocket(s) which is on the chest. Tie on his waist the special clothing by-means-of a cloth-belt which is-made well.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “And when it’s done, then decorate Aron with the decorations of offerings. Put his siot onto him, and his long robe, and his trunk’s cloth, and the small cloth for his chest. Tie that trunk’s cloth of his together with the belt of his middle which the people of artwork weaved.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “And you shall dress Aaron his clothes all: tunic, and shirt, and cloth of thigh, and cloth of chest, and belt which they who be wise for clothes fashioning sew.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “Then put the special clothes on Aaron—the long-sleeved tunic/gown, the robe that will be worn underneath the sacred apron, the sacred apron, the sacred pouch, and the sash/waistband.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Exodus 29:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 29:6:

  • Kupsabiny: “After that dress (him) with the head cloth and tie that dedicated/sacred thing on that (head) cloth” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then putting turban on his head put the gold plate at the front of the turban.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Have-(someone)-put- the turban -on (his) head, and have-(someone)-attach on front of the turban the gold that symbolizes that he was-separated for the LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “And when it’s done then put his head’s cloth on, and then tie the small gol piece on which talk is existing so that it goes up onto his head’s cloth. That gol piece exists as a sign of his mark of ownership.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “Also, dress him turban, and clothing of forehead which they will write ‹Be holy for Yahweh.›” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “Place the turban on his head, and fasten to the turban the ornament that has the words ‘Dedicated to Yahweh’ engraved on it.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Exodus 29:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 29:7:

  • Kupsabiny: “and anoint his head with anointing oil.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “And then anoint him by pouring oil on his head taking anointing oil.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then take the oil and pour/drip-(it) on the head of Aaron.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “And when it’s done, then take the oil which is a sign of the things belonging to me, and then pour it onto his head to appoint him to be my man of offerings.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “Take oil, put it him on head.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “Then take the oil and pour some on his head to dedicate him/set him apart.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Exodus 29:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 29:8:

  • Kupsabiny: “Bring (sing.) also his sons and dress them with tunics” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then bringing his sons dressed them with tunics.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Dedicate also his children/(sons) and have-(someone)-put-on them inner clothing,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “‘And when it’s done then bring his male children to come and then decorate them with their siots” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “Afterwards, take his male children, dress them tunic,” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “Then bring his sons and put the long-sleeved tunics/gowns on them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Exodus 29:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 29:9:

  • Kupsabiny: “after that tie (the) band/rope around the waist for each one. After finishing, dress them with head cloths (turbans) which show that they are to be honored. That is how you are to anoint Aaron and his sons. These people and all their family line are the ones who will be burning for me sacrifices until their grandchildren/descendants.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “And tying sashes put turban on them. According to this work the descendants of Aaron must serve as priest forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “turban, and cloth-belt/sash. They will-be-priest until whenever. In this way you (sing.) are-to-ordain Aaron and his children/(sons).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “and their head cloths. And when it’s done then tie their middle’s with their belts. In doing this, you (sing.) will appoint Aron and his children to exist as my people of offerings. And so this family and their children and descendants who will be coming forth later, they will be doing my work of offerings always and forever and on.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “and belt, and turban. Therefore, work of altar will be theirs forever. you shall consecrate them as my priests thus.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “Put the sashes/waistbands around their waists and the caps on their heads. That is the ritual by which you are to dedicate them/set them apart to be priests. Aaron and his male descendants must serve me by being priests forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Exodus 29:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 29:10:

  • Kupsabiny: “Bring (sing.) that young bull in front of my Tent and let Aaron and his sons place their hands on the head of that young bull.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “‘And then bring that bull before the Tent of Meeting, then Aaron and his sons must lay their hands on bull’s head.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “‘Bring the young-bull cow to the front of the Meeting-Together-Place Tent, and have- Aaron and his children/(sons) -put their hands on the head of the cow.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “‘And when it’s done, then bring the offering bulmakao to come near to the opening of my shelter. And then Aron and his male children will put their hands onto its head.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “Afterwards, you shall take young bull door of Dwelling-Tent-of-God. you shall say Aaron with his children that they must put it hand on head.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “‘hen bring the young bull to the entrance of the Sacred Tent. Tell Aaron and his sons to put their hands on the head of the young bull.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Exodus 29:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 29:11:

  • Kupsabiny: “Slaughter that young bull there at the compound of my Tent while I am looking.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Sacrifice the bull at the entrance of the Tent of Meeting before the Lord.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then butcher/slaughter the cow in the presence of the LORD, there near the entrance of the Meeting-Together-Place Tent.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “In my sight, close to the opening of my shelter, butcher that bulmakao.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “When they will put it hand on head, you shall slaughter it in front of me, I Yahweh, at door of Dwelling-Tent-of-God.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “Then, while they do that, kill the young bull by slitting its throat, and catch/drain the blood in a bowl.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Exodus 29:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Exodus 29:12:

  • Kupsabiny: “After that take (sing.) part of the blood of (the) young bull and smear (it) on the horns of the altar and pour the other blood at the ground/down of the altar.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Taking some of the bull’s blood on your finger put it on the horns of the altar. Pour out the remaining blood under the altar.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “[You (sing.)] take some of the blood of the cow and wipe- it -on things-like-horns which are the corners of the altar, and pour the blood that-is-left at the bottom of the altar.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Bariai: “And when it’s done then scoop up a little of its blood, and then put your finger into it, and then rub that blood onto those four horns of the table. And the part of the blood which is remaining still, pour it down at the underside of the table.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
  • Opo: “you shall collect [liquid] a portion [of] its blood, wipe it on horn of altar four with finger, and blood which remain, put it under altar.” (Source: Opo Back Translation)
  • English: “Take some of that blood with your finger and smear it on the projections of the altar. Throw/Splash the rest of the blood against the base of the altar.” (Source: Translation for Translators)