Job 24:25

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth?

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

וְאִם־לֹ֣א אֵ֭פוֹ מִ֣י יַכְזִיבֵ֑נִי וְיָשֵׂ֥ם לְ֝אַ֗ל מִלָּתִֽי

Transliteration

And if lōʾ ʾēpô mî yaḵzîbēnî wəyāśēm ləʾal millātî

Grammar Details

*lōʾ*: negative particle - 'not'
*ʾēpô*: adverb - 'now/then'
*mî*: interrogative pronoun - 'who'
*yaḵzîbēnî*: hiphil imperfect 3rd person masculine singular + 1st person singular suffix - 'will prove me a liar'
*wəyāśēm*: conjunction *wə* + qal imperfect 3rd person masculine singular - 'and will make'
*ləʾal*: preposition *lə* + adverb of negation - 'as nothing'
*millātî*: noun feminine singular construct + 1st person singular suffix - 'my speech/word'

Word Meanings

*lōʾ*: not/no
*ʾēpô*: now/then/where
*yaḵzîbēnî*: will prove me a liar/will refute me
*wəyāśēm*: and will make/and will set/and will render
*ləʾal*: as nothing/to nothing/worthless
*millātî*: my speech/my word/my discourse

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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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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.
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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.

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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

Job 9:24 : 24 The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he?
Job 11:2-3 : 2 Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? 3 Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?
Job 15:2 : 2 Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
Job 27:4 : 4 My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.
Job 6:28 : 28 Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie.

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