Job 12:11

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

הֲלֹא־אֹ֭זֶן מִלִּ֣ין תִּבְחָ֑ן וְ֝חֵ֗ךְ אֹ֣כֶל יִטְעַם־לֽוֹ׃

Transliteration

hă-lōʾ-ʾōzen millîn tibḥān wə-ḥēk ʾōkel yiṭʿam-lô

Grammar Details

*hă-lōʾ*: interrogative particle + negative particle - does not
*ʾōzen*: noun, feminine singular - ear
*millîn*: noun, feminine plural - words
*tibḥān*: qal imperfect, 3rd feminine singular - test/try
*wə-ḥēk*: conjunction + noun, masculine singular - and palate
*ʾōkel*: noun, masculine singular - food
*yiṭʿam-lô*: qal imperfect, 3rd masculine singular + preposition + 3rd masculine singular suffix - taste for itself

Word Meanings

*ʾōzen*: ear/hearing
*millîn*: words/speech/sayings
*tibḥān*: tests/tries/examines
*ḥēk*: palate/roof of mouth/taste
*ʾōkel*: food/meal
*yiṭʿam*: tastes/perceives flavor

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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 34:3 : 3 For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.
1 Cor 10:15 : 15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.
Phil 1:10 : 10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
Heb 5:14 : 14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
1 Pet 2:3 : 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
Job 6:30 : 30 Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things?

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