Job 13:17

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

שִׁמְע֣וּ שָׁ֭מוֹעַ מִלָּתִ֑י וְ֝אֽ͏ַחֲוָתִ֗י בְּאָזְנֵיכֶֽם׃

Transliteration

šimʿû šāmôaʿ millātî weʾaḥăwātî beʾoznêkem

Grammar Details

*šimʿû*: verb, Qal imperative, masculine plural - hear/listen
*šāmôaʿ*: infinitive absolute, Qal - hearing
*millātî*: noun, feminine singular construct with 1st person singular suffix - my word/speech
*weʾaḥăwātî*: conjunction + noun, feminine singular construct with 1st person singular suffix - and my declaration
*beʾoznêkem*: preposition + noun, feminine dual construct with 2nd person masculine plural suffix - in your ears

Word Meanings

*šimʿû* *šāmôaʿ*: listen carefully/hear attentively
*millātî*: my word/my speech/my discourse
*ʾaḥăwātî*: my declaration/my statement/my explanation

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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 13:6 : 6 Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.
Job 21:2 : 2 Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations.
Job 33:1 : 1 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.

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