Ecclesiastes 10:9

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

מַסִּ֣יעַ אֲבָנִ֔ים יֵעָצֵ֖ב בָּהֶ֑ם בּוֹקֵ֥עַ עֵצִ֖ים יִסָּ֥כֶן בָּֽם׃

Transliteration

massîaʿ ʾăbānîm yēʿāṣēb with them, bôqēaʿ ʿēṣîm yissāken with them

Grammar Details

*massîaʿ*: hiphil participle masculine singular - quarrying/removing
*ʾăbānîm*: feminine plural noun - stones
*yēʿāṣēb*: niphal imperfect 3rd masculine singular - will be hurt
*bāhem*: preposition with 3rd masculine plural suffix - with them/by them
*bôqēaʿ*: qal participle masculine singular - splitting/cleaving
*ʿēṣîm*: masculine plural noun - trees/wood
*yissāken*: niphal imperfect 3rd masculine singular - will be endangered
*bām*: preposition with 3rd masculine plural suffix - with them/by them

Word Meanings

*massîaʿ*: one who quarries/remover/one who pulls out
*ʾăbānîm*: stones/rocks
*yēʿāṣēb*: will be hurt/may be injured/will be pained
*bôqēaʿ*: one who splits/cleaver/chopper
*ʿēṣîm*: trees/wood/timber
*yissāken*: will be endangered/will be at risk/may be hurt

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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.

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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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