In Amos 9:12 MT has misread or misvocalized adam “man, humankind” as edom “Edom,” and has misread ydrsw “seek” as yyrsw “possess.” Lastly, the divine name yhwh has fallen out of MT. The Hebrew with nikud and critical apparatus may be conveniently viewed in MySword app, module HGPD.

Key words: bible translation, acts 15:17, amos 9:12, manuscripts, lxx, masoretic text