Genesis 31:23

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days' journey; and they overtook him in the mount Gilead.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

וַיִּקַּ֤ח אֶת־אֶחָיו֙ עִמּ֔וֹ וַיִּרְדֹּ֣ף אַחֲרָ֔יו דֶּ֖רֶךְ שִׁבְעַ֣ת יָמִ֑ים וַיַּדְבֵּ֥ק אֹת֖וֹ בְּהַ֥ר הַגִּלְעָֽד׃

Transliteration

wa-yiqqaḥ ʾet-ʾeḥāyw with him, wa-yirdōp after him derek šibʿat yāmîm, wa-yadbēq ʾōtô in har the-Gilʿād.

Grammar Details

*wa-yiqqaḥ*: conjunction + qal imperfect, 3rd masculine singular - and he took
*ʾeḥāyw*: common noun, masculine plural construct with 3rd masculine singular suffix - his brothers/kinsmen
*wa-yirdōp*: conjunction + qal imperfect, 3rd masculine singular - and he pursued
*derek*: common noun, masculine singular construct - journey/way of
*šibʿat*: cardinal number, feminine singular construct - seven of
*yāmîm*: common noun, masculine plural - days
*wa-yadbēq*: conjunction + hiphil imperfect, 3rd masculine singular - and he overtook
*ʾōtô*: direct object marker with 3rd masculine singular suffix - him
*har*: common noun, masculine singular construct with prefix preposition - in the mountain of
*Gilʿād*: proper noun with definite article - Gilead

Word Meanings

*ʾeḥāyw*: brothers/kinsmen/relatives/men
*derek*: way/journey/distance of
*wa-yadbēq*: overtook/caught up with/reached

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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🎯 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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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

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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

Gen 13:8 : 8 And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.
Gen 24:27 : 27 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.
Exod 2:11 : 11 And it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens: and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his brethren.
Exod 2:13 : 13 And when he went out the second day, behold, two men of the Hebrews strove together: and he said to him that did the wrong, Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow?

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