complete verse (Deuteronomy 18:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 18:5:

  • Kupsabiny: “It is like that, because your God has chosen the clan of Levi among all the clans so that they shall do the work of God all days.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “This is because the LORD your God has chosen the tribe of Levi from among all your tribes, standing in the LORD’s name and doing ongoing service for Him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “For all the tribes of Israel they and their descendants were the ones-chosen by the LORD your (plur.) God to serve him forever/[lit until whenever].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “You must do this because Yahweh our God has chosen the tribe of Levi from all of your tribes, in order that men from that tribe would always be the priests who would serve him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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