Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Amos 9:3:
- Kupsabiny: “Even if (they) hid on top of Mount Carmel, I would seek (them) there until I caught (them). Even if they went down to the depth/stomach of the ocean, I would tell a snake to bite (them).” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “If they hide on the peak of Mount Carmel,
having searched them I will capture them.
If they hide from me to the bottom of the ocean,
I will command the serpent to bite them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Even if they will-hide on the tip/peak of Mount Carmel, I will-look for them there and seize/capture-them. Even if they will-hide under the sea, I will-command the snake there to bite them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “If they go to the top of Carmel Mountain to escape,
I will search for them and seize them.
If they try to hide from me at the bottom of the sea,
I will command the huge sea monster to bite them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
