complete verse (Genesis 8:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 8:3:

  • Kankanaey: “When one-hundred and fifty days passed, the water became-lower” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The water on the earth gradually subsided. After 150 days there was a little less water.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The waters continued to dry-up/subside for [lit. inside-of] 150 days.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The water on the earth gradually receded. 150 days after the flood began,” (Source: Translation for Translators)