complete verse (Leviticus 21:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 21:9:

  • Kupsabiny: “If a daughter of a priest has become a prostitute, she has abused her father. That girl must be burned to death.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “If the daughter of any priest makes herself unclean by working as a prostitute, she disgraces her father. She must be killed by being burned in fire.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “If you (plur.) have a female child who is-putting- you (plur.) -to-shame because she is- selling her honor, and because of-this she is- considered dirty/unclean, she must be-burnt.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “If a priest’s daughter disgraces herself by becoming a prostitute, she disgraces her father; and she must be killed by being burned in a fire.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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