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Good News Translation
Amos 9:2
Even if they dig their way down to the world of the dead, I will catch them. Even if they climb up to heaven, I will bring them down.
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Christian Standard Bible®
If they dig down to Sheol,from there my hand will take them;if they climb up to heaven,from there I will bring them down.
If they dig down to Sheol,from there my hand will take them;if they climb up to heaven,from there I will bring them down.
Hebrew Names Version
Though they dig into She'ol, there my hand will take them; and though they climb up to heaven, there I will bring them down.
Though they dig into She'ol, there my hand will take them; and though they climb up to heaven, there I will bring them down.
King James Version (1611)
Though they digge into hell, thence shall mine hand take them: though they clime vp to heauen, thence will I bring them downe.
Though they digge into hell, thence shall mine hand take them: though they clime vp to heauen, thence will I bring them downe.
King James Version
Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down:
Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down:
English Standard Version
"If they dig into Sheol, from there shall my hand take them; if they climb up to heaven, from there I will bring them down.
"If they dig into Sheol, from there shall my hand take them; if they climb up to heaven, from there I will bring them down.
New American Standard Bible
"Though they dig into Sheol, From there My hand will take them; And though they ascend to heaven, From there I will bring them down.
"Though they dig into Sheol, From there My hand will take them; And though they ascend to heaven, From there I will bring them down.
New Century Version
If they dig down as deep as the place of the dead, I will pull them up from there. If they climb up into heaven, I will bring them down from there.
If they dig down as deep as the place of the dead, I will pull them up from there. If they climb up into heaven, I will bring them down from there.
Amplified Bible
"Though they dig into Sheol [to hide in the deepest pit], From there My hand will take them [for judgment]; And though they climb up to heaven [to hide in the realm of light], From there will I bring them down [for judgment].
"Though they dig into Sheol [to hide in the deepest pit], From there My hand will take them [for judgment]; And though they climb up to heaven [to hide in the realm of light], From there will I bring them down [for judgment].
Geneva Bible (1587)
Though they digge into the hel, thence shal mine hande take them: though they clime vp to heauen, thence will I bring them downe.
Though they digge into the hel, thence shal mine hande take them: though they clime vp to heauen, thence will I bring them downe.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Though they dig into Sheol, From there will My hand take them; And though they ascend to heaven, From there will I bring them down.
"Though they dig into Sheol, From there will My hand take them; And though they ascend to heaven, From there will I bring them down.
Legacy Standard Bible
Though they dig into Sheol,From there will My hand take them;And though they ascend to heaven,From there will I bring them down.
Though they dig into Sheol,From there will My hand take them;And though they ascend to heaven,From there will I bring them down.
Berean Standard Bible
Though they dig down to Sheol, from there My hand will take them; and though they climb up to heaven, from there I will pull them down.
Though they dig down to Sheol, from there My hand will take them; and though they climb up to heaven, from there I will pull them down.
Contemporary English Version
"If they dig deep into the earth or climb to the sky, I'll reach out and get them.
"If they dig deep into the earth or climb to the sky, I'll reach out and get them.
Complete Jewish Bible
If they dig down to Sh'ol, my hand will haul them out; if they climb up to heaven, I will bring them down.
If they dig down to Sh'ol, my hand will haul them out; if they climb up to heaven, I will bring them down.
Darby Translation
Though they dig into Sheol, thence shall my hand take them; and though they climb up to the heavens, thence will I bring them down;
Though they dig into Sheol, thence shall my hand take them; and though they climb up to the heavens, thence will I bring them down;
Easy-to-Read Version
If they dig deep into the ground, I will pull them from there. If they go up into the skies, I will bring them down from there.
If they dig deep into the ground, I will pull them from there. If they go up into the skies, I will bring them down from there.
George Lamsa Translation
Though they go down into Sheol, thence shall my hand bring them up; though they climb to heaven, thence will I bring them down;
Though they go down into Sheol, thence shall my hand bring them up; though they climb to heaven, thence will I bring them down;
Lexham English Bible
If they dig into Sheol, from there my hand will take them, and even if they climb up to heaven, from there I will bring them down.
If they dig into Sheol, from there my hand will take them, and even if they climb up to heaven, from there I will bring them down.
Literal Translation
And if they dig through into Sheol, from there My hand will take them. And if they go up to the heavens, from there I will bring them down.
And if they dig through into Sheol, from there My hand will take them. And if they go up to the heavens, from there I will bring them down.
American Standard Version
Though they dig into Sheol, thence shall my hand take them; and though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down.
Though they dig into Sheol, thence shall my hand take them; and though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down.
Bible in Basic English
Even if they go deep into the underworld, my hand will take them up from there; if they go up to heaven, I will get them down:
Even if they go deep into the underworld, my hand will take them up from there; if they go up to heaven, I will get them down:
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Though they dig into the nether-world, thence shall My hand take them; and though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down.
Though they dig into the nether-world, thence shall My hand take them; and though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Though they dig into hell, thence shall my hande take them, though they clime vp to heauen, thence will I bring them downe.
Though they dig into hell, thence shall my hande take them, though they clime vp to heauen, thence will I bring them downe.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Though they hid themselves in hell, thence shall my hand drag them forth; and though they go up to heaven, thence will I bring them down.
Though they hid themselves in hell, thence shall my hand drag them forth; and though they go up to heaven, thence will I bring them down.
English Revised Version
Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; and though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down.
Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; and though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down.
World English Bible
Though they dig into Sheol, there my hand will take them; and though they climb up to heaven, there I will bring them down.
Though they dig into Sheol, there my hand will take them; and though they climb up to heaven, there I will bring them down.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
If thei schulen go doun til to helle, fro thennus myn hond schal lede out hem; and if thei schulen `stie til in to heuene, fro thennus Y schal drawe hem doun.
If thei schulen go doun til to helle, fro thennus myn hond schal lede out hem; and if thei schulen `stie til in to heuene, fro thennus Y schal drawe hem doun.
Update Bible Version
Though they dig into Sheol, from there shall my hand take them; and though they climb up to heaven, from there I will bring them down.
Though they dig into Sheol, from there shall my hand take them; and though they climb up to heaven, from there I will bring them down.
Webster's Bible Translation
Though they dig into the place of the dead, thence shall my hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down:
Though they dig into the place of the dead, thence shall my hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down:
New English Translation
Even if they could dig down into the netherworld, my hand would pull them up from there. Even if they could climb up to heaven, I would drag them down from there.
Even if they could dig down into the netherworld, my hand would pull them up from there. Even if they could climb up to heaven, I would drag them down from there.
New King James Version
"Though they dig into hell, [fn] From there my hand shall take them;Though they climb up to heaven,From there I will bring them down;
"Though they dig into hell, [fn] From there my hand shall take them;Though they climb up to heaven,From there I will bring them down;
New Living Translation
"Even if they dig down to the place of the dead, I will reach down and pull them up. Even if they climb up into the heavens, I will bring them down.
"Even if they dig down to the place of the dead, I will reach down and pull them up. Even if they climb up into the heavens, I will bring them down.
New Life Bible
Even if they dig into the place of the dead, My hand will take them from there. Even if they go up to heaven, I will bring them down from there.
Even if they dig into the place of the dead, My hand will take them from there. Even if they go up to heaven, I will bring them down from there.
New Revised Standard
Though they dig into Sheol, from there shall my hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, from there I will bring them down.
Though they dig into Sheol, from there shall my hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, from there I will bring them down.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Though they break through into hades, from thence, shall my hand fetch them, - and, though they ascend the heavens, from thence, will I bring them down;
Though they break through into hades, from thence, shall my hand fetch them, - and, though they ascend the heavens, from thence, will I bring them down;
Douay-Rheims Bible
Though they go down even to hell, thence shall my hand bring them out: and though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down.
Though they go down even to hell, thence shall my hand bring them out: and though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down.
Revised Standard Version
"Though they dig into Sheol, from there shall my hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, from there I will bring them down.
"Though they dig into Sheol, from there shall my hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, from there I will bring them down.
Young's Literal Translation
If they dig through into sheol, From thence doth My hand take them, And if they go up the heavens, From thence I cause them to come down.
If they dig through into sheol, From thence doth My hand take them, And if they go up the heavens, From thence I cause them to come down.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Though they were buryed in the hell, my honde shal fetch them from thence: though they clymme vp to heauen, yet shal I cast them downe:
Though they were buryed in the hell, my honde shal fetch them from thence: though they clymme vp to heauen, yet shal I cast them downe:
Contextual Overview
1 I saw the Lord standing by the altar. He gave the command: "Strike the tops of the Temple columns so hard that the foundation will shake. Break them off and let them fall on the heads of the people. I will kill the rest of the people in war. No one will get away; not one will escape. 2 Even if they dig their way down to the world of the dead, I will catch them. Even if they climb up to heaven, I will bring them down. 3 If they hide on the top of Mount Carmel, I will search for them and catch them. If they hide from me at the bottom of the sea, I will command the sea monster to bite them. 4 If they are taken away into captivity by their enemies, I will order them to be put to death. I am determined to destroy them, not to help them." 5 The Sovereign Lord Almighty touches the earth, and it quakes; all who live there mourn. The whole world rises and falls like the Nile River. 6 The Lord builds his home in the heavens, and over the earth he puts the dome of the sky. He calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out on the earth. His name is the Lord ! 7 The Lord says, "People of Israel, I think as much of the people of Ethiopia as I do of you. I brought the Philistines from Crete and the Syrians from Kir, just as I brought you from Egypt. 8 I, the Sovereign Lord , am watching this sinful kingdom of Israel, and I will destroy it from the face of the earth. But I will not destroy all the descendants of Jacob. 9 "I will give the command and shake the people of Israel like grain in a sieve. I will shake them among the nations to remove all who are worthless. 10 The sinners among my people will be killed in war—all those who say, ‘God will not let any harm come near us.'"
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Though: All these energetic expressions were intended to shew the utter impossibility of escape.
dig: Job 26:6, Psalms 139:7-10, Isaiah 2:19
climb: Job 20:6, Isaiah 14:13-16, Jeremiah 49:16, Jeremiah 51:53, Ezekiel 28:13-16, Obadiah 1:4, Luke 10:18
Reciprocal: Genesis 3:8 - hid Joshua 10:16 - and hid Job 11:8 - deeper Job 24:23 - yet his eyes Job 34:22 - no Psalms 16:10 - my Psalms 21:8 - General Psalms 139:8 - I ascend Jeremiah 22:23 - makest Jeremiah 23:24 - hide Ezekiel 5:2 - I will draw Ezekiel 8:8 - General Ezekiel 21:14 - entereth Amos 3:12 - so shall Amos 5:19 - As if Luke 10:15 - which
Cross-References
Genesis 1:28
blessed them, and said, "Have many children, so that your descendants will live all over the earth and bring it under their control. I am putting you in charge of the fish, the birds, and all the wild animals.
blessed them, and said, "Have many children, so that your descendants will live all over the earth and bring it under their control. I am putting you in charge of the fish, the birds, and all the wild animals.
Genesis 2:19
So he took some soil from the ground and formed all the animals and all the birds. Then he brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and that is how they all got their names.
So he took some soil from the ground and formed all the animals and all the birds. Then he brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and that is how they all got their names.
Genesis 9:4
The one thing you must not eat is meat with blood still in it; I forbid this because the life is in the blood.
The one thing you must not eat is meat with blood still in it; I forbid this because the life is in the blood.
Genesis 9:8
God said to Noah and his sons,
God said to Noah and his sons,
Genesis 9:20
Noah, who was a farmer, was the first man to plant a vineyard.
Noah, who was a farmer, was the first man to plant a vineyard.
Genesis 9:22
When Ham, the father of Canaan, saw that his father was naked, he went out and told his two brothers.
When Ham, the father of Canaan, saw that his father was naked, he went out and told his two brothers.
Genesis 9:23
Then Shem and Japheth took a robe and held it behind them on their shoulders. They walked backward into the tent and covered their father, keeping their faces turned away so as not to see him naked.
Then Shem and Japheth took a robe and held it behind them on their shoulders. They walked backward into the tent and covered their father, keeping their faces turned away so as not to see him naked.
Genesis 35:5
When Jacob and his sons started to leave, great fear fell on the people of the nearby towns, and they did not pursue them.
When Jacob and his sons started to leave, great fear fell on the people of the nearby towns, and they did not pursue them.
Leviticus 26:6
"I will give you peace in your land, and you can sleep without being afraid of anyone. I will get rid of the dangerous animals in the land, and there will be no more war there.
"I will give you peace in your land, and you can sleep without being afraid of anyone. I will get rid of the dangerous animals in the land, and there will be no more war there.
Leviticus 26:22
I will send dangerous animals among you, and they will kill your children, destroy your livestock, and leave so few of you that your roads will be deserted.
I will send dangerous animals among you, and they will kill your children, destroy your livestock, and leave so few of you that your roads will be deserted.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them,.... That is, they that endeavour to make their escape from their enemies, though they seek for places of the greatest secrecy and privacy; not hell, the place of the damned; nor the grave, the repository of the dead; neither of which they chose to he in, but rather sought to escape them; but the deepest and darkest caverns, the utmost recesses of the earth, the very centre of it; which, could they get into, would not secure them from the power and providence of God, and from their enemies in pursuit of them, by his permission:
though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down; the summit of the highest mountains, and get as near to heaven, and at as great a distance from men, as can be, and yet all in vain. The Targum is,
"if they think to be hid as it were in hell, from thence their enemies shall take them by my word; and if they ascend the high mountains, to the top of heaven, thence will I bring them;''
see Psalms 139:8.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Height or depth are alike open to the Omnipresent God. The grave is not so awful as God. The sinner would gladly “dig through” into hell, bury himself, the living among the dead, if so he could escape the sight of God. But thence, God says, “My hand shall take them,” to place them in His presence, to receive their sentence. Or if, like the rebel angels, they could “place” their “throne amid the stars Isaiah 14:12-14 of God thence will I bring them down,” humbling, judging, condemning.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Amos 9:2. Though they dig into hell — Though they should get into the deepest caverns; though they climb up to heaven - get to the most inaccessible heights; I will drag them up from the one, and pull them down from the other.
