# heads of the ancestral houses

Here "heads" is a metaphor for the most important part, and "houses" represents families. AT: "leaders of the ancient families" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# for carrying out judgment for Yahweh

The abstract noun "judgment" can be translated using the verb "to judge." AT: "for judging the people for Yahweh" or "for judging on Yahweh's behalf" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# for the sake of disputes

"for settling disputes" or "for resolving arguments"

# You must serve in reverence for Yahweh

The abstract noun "reverence" can be translated as a verb. AT: "You must serve while fearing Yahweh" or "You must serve while respecting Yahweh" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# with your whole heart

Here "heart" represents the whole person. AT: "with your whole being" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/appoint]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/levite]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/perfect]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heart]]