Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Amos 9:2:
- Kupsabiny: “Even if (they) went to the world of the dead, I would go and catch (them) there. Of if (they) climbed to heaven, I would pull (them) from there to come down/to earth/ground.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Even if they dig deep through to the Sheol,
I will pull them out.
Even if they go up to heaven,
I will pull them down.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Even if they will-hide under the ground, there in the place of the dead-ones, I will-get/take them (from) there. Even if they will-go-up to the heavens, I will-pull them down.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “If they dig deep pits in the ground,
or if they try to climb up to the sky
in order to escape,
I will reach out and grab them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
