Job 33:8

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying,

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

אַ֭ךְ אָמַ֣רְתָּ בְאָזְנָ֑י וְק֖וֹל מִלִּ֣ין אֶשְׁמָֽע׃

Transliteration

ʾak ʾāmartā bəʾāznāy wəqôl millîn ʾešmā'

Grammar Details

*ʾak*: adverb/particle - surely/indeed
*ʾāmartā*: qal perfect, 2nd person masculine singular - you have said
*bəʾāznāy*: preposition + noun, feminine dual construct with 1st person singular suffix - in my ears
*wəqôl*: conjunction + noun, masculine singular construct - and sound/voice of
*millîn*: noun, feminine plural - words/speech
*ʾešmā'*: qal imperfect, 1st person singular - I hear/will hear

Word Meanings

*ʾak*: surely/indeed/only
*ʾāmartā*: you have said/you said/you have spoken
*bəʾāznāy*: in my ears/in my hearing
*qôl*: sound/voice/noise
*millîn*: words/speech/sayings
*ʾešmā'*: I hear/I will hear/I did hear

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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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Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

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High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
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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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Referenced Verses

Deut 13:14 : 14 Then shalt thou enquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought among you;
Jer 29:23 : 23 Because they have committed villany in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbours' wives, and have spoken lying words in my name, which I have not commanded them; even I know, and am a witness, saith the LORD.

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