complete verse (Leviticus 25:43)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Leviticus 25:43:

  • Kupsabiny: “Do not be harsh to a poor person when he is under your authority, but honor your God.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “You are not to deal with them badly. Rather have [lit.: take] fear of God.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “[You (plur.)] do- not -be-cruel to your (plur.) fellow Israelite who (is) your (plur.) slave. [You (plur.)] do that to show that you (plur.) respect me who (is) your (plur.) God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “And do not treat the Israelis whom you buy cruelly; instead, revere me, your God.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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