Job 3:6

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

As for that night, let darkness seize upon it; let it not be joined unto the days of the year, let it not come into the number of the months.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

הַלַּ֥יְלָה הַהוּא֮ יִקָּחֵ֢ה֫וּ אֹ֥פֶל אַל־יִ֭חַדְּ בִּימֵ֣י שָׁנָ֑ה בְּמִסְפַּ֥ר יְ֝רָחִ֗ים אַל־יָבֹֽא׃

Transliteration

hallaylâ hahûʾ yiqqāḥēhû ʾōpel ʾal-yiḥadd bîmê šānâ bəmispar yərāḥîm ʾal-yābōʾ

Grammar Details

*hallaylâ*: definite article + noun, masculine singular - the night
*hahûʾ*: definite article + demonstrative pronoun, masculine singular - that
*yiqqāḥēhû*: verb, Qal imperfect jussive, 3rd masculine singular with 3rd masculine singular suffix - let it take it
*ʾōpel*: noun, masculine singular - deep darkness
*ʾal-yiḥadd*: negative particle + verb, Qal imperfect jussive, 3rd masculine singular - let it not rejoice
*bîmê*: preposition + noun, masculine plural construct - in the days of
*šānâ*: noun, feminine singular - year
*bəmispar*: preposition + noun, masculine singular construct - in the number of
*yərāḥîm*: noun, masculine plural - months
*ʾal-yābōʾ*: negative particle + verb, Qal imperfect jussive, 3rd masculine singular - let it not come

Word Meanings

*yiqqāḥēhû*: take it/seize it/carry it away
*ʾōpel*: deep darkness/gloom
*yiḥadd*: rejoice/be united with/be joined to
*yərāḥîm*: months/moons
*yābōʾ*: come/enter/arrive

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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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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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.

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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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