Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Amos 1:5:
- Kupsabiny: “I will break down the gates of Damascus
and destroy the people of the Valley of Aven
and the king of Beth-eden.
The people of Syria will be sent to go to Kir.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “I will completely destroy the main gates of Damascus.
I will destroy those who live in the valley of Aven
and the ruler of Beth-Eden.
People of Arama will go into the exile to the country of Kir."
says the LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “I will-destroy the entrance/gate of Damascus and I will-destroy the leaders/[lit. heads] of the Valley of Aven and Beth Eden. The people of Syria will-be-taken-captives to Kir. I, the LORD, (am) the-(one) saying this.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “I will cause the gates of Damascus to be broken down;
I will get rid of the king who rules in Aven Valley
and the one who rules in Beth Eden.
And the people of Syria will be captured and taken to the Kir region where they originally lived.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
