Job 33:2

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

הִנֵּה־נָ֭א פָּתַ֣חְתִּי פִ֑י דִּבְּרָ֖ה לְשׁוֹנִ֣י בְחִכִּֽי׃

Transliteration

hinnēh-nā' pātaḥtî pî dibbərâ ləšônî bəḥikkî

Grammar Details

*hinnēh*: demonstrative particle - behold/see
*nā'*: particle of entreaty - please/now
*pātaḥtî*: qal perfect, 1st person singular - I have opened
*pî*: noun, masculine singular construct with 1st person singular suffix - my mouth
*dibbərâ*: piel perfect, 3rd person feminine singular - has spoken
*ləšônî*: noun, feminine singular construct with 1st person singular suffix - my tongue
*bəḥikkî*: preposition + noun, masculine singular construct with 1st person singular suffix - in my palate/mouth

Word Meanings

*hinnēh*: behold/look/see
*pātaḥtî*: I have opened/I opened
*dibbərâ*: has spoken/spoke
*ləšônî*: my tongue/my language
*bəḥikkî*: in my palate/in my mouth/in my throat

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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.

Word-for-word

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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 3:1 : 1 After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day.
Job 31:30 : 30 Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.
Ps 78:2 : 2 I will open{H8799)} my mouth in a parable: I will utter{H8686)} dark sayings of old:
Matt 5:2 : 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

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