complete verse (Leviticus 25:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 25:2:

  • Kupsabiny: “‘Tell the people of Israel that: When you have entered into the land that I am going to give to you, there must be a time when the soil is resting.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Speak like this to the Israelites — Speak like this to the Israelites –‘After you have gone to the land that I will give you, the earth there must also take rest for the LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “to-say this to the Israelinhon:
    When you (plur.) arrive/(enter) the land which I will-give you (plur.), [you (plur.)] do- not -plant on the land every seventh year so-that you (plur.) may-honor me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘Tell the Israelis that I, Yahweh, say this: When you enter the land that I am about to give you, every seventh year you must honor me by not planting any seeds. You will be allowing the ground to rest.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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