complete verse (Leviticus 19:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 19:2:

  • Kupsabiny: “‘Tell all the people of Israel who have gathered that: You (plur.) must be holy because I am holy. I am your God.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Say to all the people of Israel — ‘You shall be holy, because I, the LORD your God, am holy. ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “to say this to the whole people/community of Israel:
    [You (plur.)] live holy for I, the LORD your (plur.) God, (is) holy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘Speak to all the people of Israel and tell them this: You must be holy, because I, Yahweh your God, am holy, and I want you to be like me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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