complete verse (Leviticus 23:31)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 23:31:

  • Kupsabiny: “Do not do any work. This law goes/continues to the descendants.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “It is not OK for you to do any kind of work. No matter where you live, This is your law forever from generation to generation.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So [you (plur.)] rest and fast starting from the setting-of-the-sun of the day on the ninth day of that month until the following the setting-of-the-sun of the day. You (plur.) and your (plur.) descendants in generations to come coming/future generations must obey these regulations/decrees/[lit. what-is-to-be-followed], wherever you (plur.) live.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “You must not work at all! You must always obey those instructions/commands, and you must obey them wherever you live.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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