complete verse (Leviticus 22:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 22:23:

  • Kupsabiny: “You may offer a bullock or a ram with a leg that is too short or long to be a sacrifice which a person gives out of love only (free will) but it is not accepted that you pay it as something you have promised.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “But if the cow or bull or the lamb has any body part that is too short or too long it can be offered as a voluntary offering, but it will not be worthy of acceptance to fulfill a vow.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “But you (plur.) are-allowed to-offer as a freewill offering the cow or sheep of-which one part of his body (is) not normal, but are- not -allowed to-offer this as an offering for obeying a vow.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “You may present to me to be a voluntary offering an ox or a sheep that is injured or stunted, but it will not be accepted to fulfill a promise made to me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments