complete verse (Leviticus 18:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 18:14:

  • Kupsabiny: “Do not sleep with the wife of your father’s brother because then you have upset/overturned your father.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “’ Do not have intercourse with your father’s elder and younger brother’s wife. Do not have cause your father’s elder and younger brothers to feel shame. She is your father’s elder brother’s wife and your father’s younger brother’s wife. ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Do- not -shame the male sibling/(brother) of your (sing.) father by -having-sexual-intercourse with his wife, for she (is) also your (sing.) aunt.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘Do not disgrace your uncle/father’s brother by having sex with his wife, because she is your aunt.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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