complete verse (Leviticus 11:25)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 11:25:

  • Kupsabiny: “And if a person has touched (them), he must wash his clothes but that person is unclean until sunset.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Whoever carries these carcasses, he/she must wash his/her clothes and he/she will be unclean until evening time.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “You (plur.) are- not -to-touch the dead bodies of the animals that their hooves do-not-have splitting and does-not chew again their cud/food/what-they-ate. You (plur.) are- also not -to-touch the dead bodies of the animals that have four legs which have paws which (are) used-for-scratching. You (plur.) are-to-consider these animals dirty/unclean. Whoever happens-to-touch their dead bodies, he/she should wash his/her garment/clothes, but he/she still is-to-be-considered dirty/unclean until (it) becomes-dusk/twilight.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Anyone who picks up one of their carcasses must wash his clothes and not touch other people until that evening.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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