OET interlinear LEV 21:15

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

וְלֹֽא־ יְחַלֵּ֥ל זַרְע֖וֹ בְּעַמָּ֑יו

(Some words not found in UHB: and=not profane his/its=seed in/on/at/with,people_of,his that/for/because/then/when I YHWH sanctifies_of,him )

This expression uses a metaphor to relate the word seed to one’s children. Whether semen was thought of to resemble plant seed is unclear, although the same word is used to refer to both (see [11:17](../11/17.md) and [15:16](../15/16.md) for reference). This expression implies that by marrying an unholy or ungodly woman, the priest would have children unworthy to be a priest. If your language uses a similar metaphor, consider using it here. If not consider using a generic expression. Alternate translation: [And shall not profane his children among his people]

Note 2 topic: grammar-connect-logic-result

כִּ֛י

that/for/because/then/when

The word translated as For indicates that what follows is a reason for what came before. Use a connector in your language that makes it clear that what follows is a reason for what came before. Alternate translation: [This is because]