Job 33:1

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

וְֽאוּלָ֗ם שְׁמַֽע־נָ֣א אִיּ֣וֹב מִלָּ֑י וְֽכָל־דְּבָרַ֥י הַאֲזִֽינָה׃

Transliteration

wə'ûlām šəma'-nā' ʾîyôb millāy wəkāl-dəbāray haʾăzînâ

Grammar Details

*wə'ûlām*: conjunction + adverb - and yet/nevertheless/however
*šəma'*: qal imperative, masculine singular - hear/listen
*nā'*: particle of entreaty - please/now
*ʾîyôb*: proper noun, masculine - Job
*millāy*: noun, feminine plural construct with 1st person singular suffix - my words/speech
*wəkāl*: conjunction + noun, masculine singular construct - and all of
*dəbāray*: noun, masculine plural construct with 1st person singular suffix - my words/statements
*haʾăzînâ*: hiphil imperative, masculine singular - give ear to/listen attentively

Word Meanings

*wə'ûlām*: but/nevertheless/however
*šəma'*: hear/listen/obey
*millāy*: my words/my discourse/my speech
*dəbāray*: my words/my statements/my discourse
*haʾăzînâ*: listen attentively/give ear to/pay attention to

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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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Referenced Verses

Job 13:6 : 6 Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.
Job 34:2 : 2 Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
Ps 49:1-3 : 1 To the chief Musician{H8764)}, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. Hear{H8798)} this, all ye people; give ear{H8685)}, all ye inhabitants{H8802)} of the world: 2 Both low and high, rich and poor, together. 3 My mouth shall speak{H8762)} of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
Mark 4:9 : 9 And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

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