complete verse (Genesis 7:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 7:20:

  • Kankanaey: “until the depth of the water was more than four fathoms (distance-between-outstretched-arms) over those mountains.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The water became high, reaching 15 cubits above the mountains.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “and until the waters went-high/went-up even more for about more than 20 feet from the peak of the highest mountain.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Even the highest mountains were covered by more than 20 feet/6 meters of water.” (Source: Translation for Translators)