Job 3:22

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave?

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

הַשְּׂמֵחִ֥ים אֱלֵי־גִ֑יל יָ֝שִׂ֗ישׂוּ כִּ֣י יִמְצְאוּ־קָֽבֶר׃

Transliteration

haśśəmēḥîm ʾĕlê-gîl yāśîśû kî yimṣəʾû-qāber

Grammar Details

*haśśəmēḥîm*: definite article + verb, Qal participle, masculine plural - the ones rejoicing
*ʾĕlê-gîl*: preposition + noun, masculine singular - to joy
*yāśîśû*: verb, Qal imperfect, 3rd masculine plural - they are glad
*kî*: conjunction - when
*yimṣəʾû-qāber*: verb, Qal imperfect, 3rd masculine plural + noun, masculine singular - they find grave

Word Meanings

*haśśəmēḥîm*: the ones rejoicing/the ones being joyful
*gîl*: joy/rejoicing/gladness
*yāśîśû*: they are glad/they rejoice/they exult
*yimṣəʾû*: they find/they discover
*qāber*: grave/tomb

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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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💎 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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