Deuteronomy 14:15

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

וְאֵת֙ בַּ֣ת הַֽיַּעֲנָ֔ה וְאֶת־הַתַּחְמָ֖ס וְאֶת־הַשָּׁ֑חַף וְאֶת־הַנֵּ֖ץ לְמִינֵֽהוּ׃

Transliteration

And the-bat the-yaʿănâ and-the-taḥmās and-the-šāḥap and-the-nēṣ to-mînēhû

Grammar Details

*bat*: feminine singular construct - daughter of
*yaʿănâ*: feminine singular noun - ostrich
*taḥmās*: masculine singular noun - male ostrich/owl
*šāḥap*: masculine singular noun - seagull/sea mew
*nēṣ*: masculine singular noun - hawk/falcon
*mînēhû*: masculine singular noun with third person masculine singular suffix - its kind

Word Meanings

*bat ha-yaʿănâ*: ostrich/owl
*taḥmās*: male ostrich/owl/night hawk
*šāḥap*: seagull/sea mew/cuckoo
*nēṣ*: hawk/falcon
*mînēhû*: its kind/its species/according to its kind

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

Word-for-word

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Job 30:29 : 29 I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls.

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