Job 12:8

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

א֤וֹ שִׂ֣יחַ לָאָ֣רֶץ וְתֹרֶ֑ךָּ וִֽיסַפְּר֥וּ לְ֝ךָ֗ דְּגֵ֣י הַיָּֽם׃

Transliteration

ʾô śîaḥ lā-ʾāreṣ wə-tôrekā wî-sapprû ləkā dəgê ha-yām

Grammar Details

*ʾô*: conjunction - or
*śîaḥ*: qal imperative, masculine singular - speak/meditate
*lā-ʾāreṣ*: preposition + definite article + noun, feminine singular - to the earth
*wə-tôrekā*: conjunction + hiphil imperfect, 3rd feminine singular + 2nd masculine singular suffix - and it will teach you
*wî-sapprû*: conjunction + piel imperfect, 3rd masculine plural - and they will recount/declare
*ləkā*: preposition + 2nd masculine singular suffix - to you
*dəgê*: noun, masculine plural construct - fish of
*ha-yām*: definite article + noun, masculine singular - the sea

Word Meanings

*śîaḥ*: speak to/commune with/talk to
*ʾāreṣ*: earth/land/ground
*tôrekā*: will teach you/instruct you
*sapprû*: will recount/narrate/declare
*dəgê*: fish of/aquatic creatures of
*yām*: sea/ocean/large body of water

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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

2/5

💎 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

👥 Who is this for?

Ideal for

Students of biblical languages
Pastors and teachers
Serious Bible students
Researchers needing lexical linkage
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