complete verse (Leviticus 21:22)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 21:22:

  • Kupsabiny: “Even though that is the case, he may eat the food that belongs to the priests.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Since he is a descendant of a priest, however, he may eat a special gift which is brought to offer to his God.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So if one of the descendants of Aaron has a defect, he is- not -allowed to-offer to me, and he is- also not -allowed to-go-inside the Holy Place and go- near to the altar for my Tent will-get- dirty/unclean. But he may/is-allowed to-eat the food which is the share/portion of them who (are) priests in the holy offering and the most holy offering. I (am) the LORD who separates/sets-apart you (plur.) for myself.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Priests who have defects are permitted to eat the various kinds of holy food offered to me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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