The Hebrew that is translated as “medium” in English is translated in Basa as “the people of the grave.”
prostitute oneself / play the prostitute
The Hebrew that is translated as “prostitute oneself” or “play the prostitute” in English is translated in Vidunda as “(practice) sexual immorality.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
Translation commentary on Leviticus 20:6
Turns to: that is, enters into contact with, consults, or relies on for the purpose of contacting the dead. New English Bible translates “wantonly resorts to….”
Mediums and wizards: see 19.31.
Playing the harlot: see verse 5 and 17.7.
Set my face against …: see verses 3, 5, and 17.10.
Cut him off …: see verse 3 and 7.20.
Quoted with permission from Péter-Contesse, René and Ellington, John. A Handbook on Leviticus. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1990. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .

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