Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Leviticus 8:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 8:16:

  • Kupsabiny: “He took all the fat, the liver where the fat was and kidneys together with their fat and burned it on the altar.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then Moses took all the fat covering the stomach, the intestines, and best part of the liver, the fat together with the two kidneys and burned them on the altar.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Moises also took all the fat around the internal-organs of the animal, the small part of the liver, the kidneys/[lit. little-stones] as-well-as their fat[s], and he burnt all of it/this on the altar.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Moses/I took all the fat that covers the inner parts of the animal, including the liver and kidneys, and burned them on the altar.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Leviticus 8:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 8:17:

  • Kupsabiny: “He took the meat of the bullock, the skin and the internal organs (stomachs) and burned it outside the camp following what God had told him.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “As the LORD commanded Moses, he took the skin, the flesh and the dung of the bull outside the camp and burned them with fire.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “And the remaining part of the cow like the flesh, skin, and intestines, he burnt outside the camp. Moises did this according-to what the LORD had-commanded him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “He/I took the rest of the bull, including the hide and intestines, and burned them outside the camp, like Yahweh had commanded Moses/me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Leviticus 8:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 8:18:

  • Kupsabiny: “Moses also brought (a/the) ram for the sacrifice to be burned completely. Aaron and his sons placed their hands on the head of that ram.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “After that Moses brought a ram to offer as a burnt offering. Aaron and his sons put their hands on the head of the lamb.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Afterward, Moises had- the male sheep -taken-(away) as a burnt offering, and Aaron and his sons put their hands on the head of the sheep.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then he/I brought the ram for the offering that would be completely burned on the altar, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Leviticus 8:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 8:19:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then, Moses slaughtered it and sprinkled blood on all four sides of the altar.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then Moses killed the ram. After that Moses sprinkled the blood on the sides [lit.: right and left] of the altar.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then Moises slaughtered the sheep and sprinkled its blood around the altar.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Moses/I slaughtered the ram and sprinkled its blood on all sides of the altar.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Leviticus 8:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 8:20:

  • Kupsabiny: “He cut that ram into pieces and took all the things of the stomach and the legs and washed them and then he burned it all. He took the head and the meat which he had mixed with the fat and he burned it on the altar to become something that gave out a sweet smell to God. Those sacrifices became something to be offered to God through fire following like God had told Moses.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “He cut the flesh of the ram into pieces and burned it along with the head and the fat.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “He cut- the animal -in-pieces and burnt the head, the fat[s] and (some)-other parts of the animal. He washed the parts inside the stomach and the legs. He burnt on the altar all the parts of the animal as a burnt offering. The aroma/fragrance of this offering is-able-to-cause- the LORD -to-be-glad/to-be-pleased. Moises did this according-to what- the LORD -commanded him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “He/I cut the ram into pieces and washed the inner parts and hind legs.Then he/I put the head, the fat, and the other parts of the ram on the altar. As it burned, the aroma of the smoke was pleasing to Yahweh. It was an offering to Yahweh that was burned, as Yahweh had commanded Moses/me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Leviticus 8:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 8:21:

  • Kupsabiny: “He cut that ram into pieces and took all the things of the stomach and the legs and washed them and then he burned it all. He took the head and the meat which he had mixed with the fat and he burned it on the altar to become something that gave out a sweet smell to God. Those sacrifices became something to be offered to God through fire following like God had told Moses.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “He washed the intestines, stomach and leg with water, as the LORD had commanded Moses, and he burned the whole body of the ram as a fragrant burnt offering, a special gift to the LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “He cut- the animal -in-pieces and burnt the head, the fat[s] and (some)-other parts of the animal. He washed the parts inside the stomach and the legs. He burnt on the altar all the parts of the animal as a burnt offering. The aroma/fragrance of this offering is-able-to-cause- the LORD -to-be-glad/to-be-pleased. Moises did this according-to what- the LORD -commanded him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “He/I cut the ram into pieces and washed the inner parts and hind legs.Then he/I put the head, the fat, and the other parts of the ram on the altar. As it burned, the aroma of the smoke was pleasing to Yahweh. It was an offering to Yahweh that was burned, as Yahweh had commanded Moses/me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Leviticus 8:22)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 8:22:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then, Moses brought the second ram which was for the anointing, and then, Aaron and his sons placed their hands on the head of that ram.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then he brought along the other ram for the ordination. Aaron and his sons also laid their hands on the head of this ram.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Moises then also had- the second male sheep -taken. This sheep (is) an offering for ordination. Aaron and his children put- their hands -on the head of the sheep.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then he/I brought the other ram, the one for consecrating the priests, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Leviticus 8:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 8:23:

  • Kupsabiny: “Moses slaughtered that ram and took a little of the blood and smeared it on the tip of the right ear, the big finger of the right hand and the big finger of the right foot of Aaron.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then Moses killed it. Taking the blood, he applied it to Aaron’s right ear lobe, the thumb of [his] right hand, and the big toe of [his] right foot.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then Moises slaughtered the sheep and he took its blood and wiped (it) on the bottom part of the right ear of Aaron, on the big-digit/thumb of his right hand, and on the big-digit/big-toe of his right foot.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Moses/I slaughtered that ram, drained some of its blood in a bowl, and put some of that blood on the lobes of the right ears, the thumbs of the right hands, and the big toes of the right feet of Aaron and his sons to indicate that what they listened to and what they did and where they went should be directed by Yahweh.” (Source: Translation for Translators)