Job 30:2

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Yea, whereto might the strength of their hands profit me, in whom old age was perished?

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

גַּם־כֹּ֣חַ יְ֭דֵיהֶם לָ֣מָּה לִּ֑י עָ֝לֵ֗ימוֹ אָ֣בַד כָּֽלַח

Transliteration

Even kōaḥ of their yəḏêhem lāmmâ to me, upon them ʾāḇaḏ kālaḥ

Grammar Details

*gam*: adverb/conjunction - also/even/moreover
*kōaḥ*: noun, masculine singular construct - strength of
*yəḏêhem*: noun, feminine dual with 3rd person masculine plural suffix - their hands
*lāmmâ*: interrogative adverb - why/for what purpose
*lî*: preposition with 1st person singular suffix - to me/for me
*ʿālêmô*: preposition with 3rd person masculine plural suffix (poetic form) - upon them
*ʾāḇaḏ*: verb, qal perfect, 3rd person masculine singular - perished/was lost
*kālaḥ*: noun, masculine singular - vigor/full strength/old age

Word Meanings

*kōaḥ*: strength/power/ability
*yəḏêhem*: their hands/their abilities
*lāmmâ*: why/for what purpose/what use
*ʾāḇaḏ*: perished/was lost/destroyed
*kālaḥ*: vigor/full strength/maturity/old age

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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.

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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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