Job 33:31

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

הַקְשֵׁ֖ב אִיּ֥וֹב שְֽׁמַֽע־לִ֑י הַ֝חֲרֵ֗שׁ וְאָנֹכִ֥י אֲדַבֵּֽר׃

Transliteration

haqšēb ʾîyôb šəma'-lî haḥărēš wəʾānōkî ʾădabbēr

Grammar Details

*haqšēb*: hiphil imperative, masculine singular - pay attention
*ʾîyôb*: proper noun, masculine - Job
*šəma'*: qal imperative, masculine singular - listen
*lî*: preposition with 1st person singular suffix - to me
*haḥărēš*: hiphil imperative, masculine singular - keep silent
*wəʾānōkî*: conjunction + personal pronoun, 1st person singular - and I
*ʾădabbēr*: piel imperfect, 1st person singular - I will speak

Word Meanings

*haqšēb*: pay attention/listen carefully/give heed
*šəma'*: listen/hear/obey
*haḥărēš*: keep silent/be quiet/hold your peace
*ʾădabbēr*: I will speak/I will talk/I will declare

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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 13:6 : 6 Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.
Job 18:2 : 2 How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.
Job 21:2 : 2 Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations.
Job 32:11 : 11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

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