complete verse (Leviticus 18:18)

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

  • Kupsabiny: “Do not take your sister-in-law as a second wife in addition to her sister while that one is still alive.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “’As long as your wife is still living [lit.: has not died], Do not take [lit.: bring] her elder sister or her younger sister as a second wife and have intercourse. ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “[You (sing.)] do- not -marry/[lit. be-wived-to] the female sibling of your (sing.) wife while your (sing.) wife (is) still alive.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘While your wife is still living, do not marry your wife’s sister and have sex with her.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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