complete verse (Leviticus 18:5)

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

  • Kupsabiny: “Keep my commandments and my laws. The person who follows these laws shall get/find life. I am God and there is no other.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “You must observe these precepts and decrees of mine, for the person who observes them will go on living by them. I am the LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “You (plur.) must obey my commands/instructions and regulations/[lit. what-is-to-be-followed] for the person who obeys these will-have/[lit. will-possess] a good life.
    I (am) the LORD your God who is-commanding you (plur.)” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “If you obey all my laws and decrees, you will continue to remain alive for a long time. I, Yahweh, am the one who is promising that to you. These are some of my laws:” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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