Job 34:3

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

כִּי־אֹ֭זֶן מִלִּ֣ין תִּבְחָ֑ן וְ֝חֵ֗ךְ יִטְעַ֥ם לֶאֱכֹֽל׃

Transliteration

kî-ʾōzen millîn tibḥān wə-ḥēk yiṭʿam leʾĕkōl

Grammar Details

*kî*: conjunction - for/because
*ʾōzen*: feminine singular noun - ear
*millîn*: masculine plural noun - words
*tibḥān*: Qal imperfect, 3rd feminine singular - tests/examines
*wə-ḥēk*: waw conjunction + masculine singular noun - and palate/taste
*yiṭʿam*: Qal imperfect, 3rd masculine singular - tastes/discerns
*leʾĕkōl*: preposition + Qal infinitive construct - to eat/food

Word Meanings

*ʾōzen*: ear/hearing
*millîn*: words/speech/utterances
*tibḥān*: tests/examines/scrutinizes
*ḥēk*: palate/taste/mouth
*yiṭʿam*: tastes/discerns/perceives flavor
*leʾĕkōl*: to eat/for food/for consuming

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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.

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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

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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

Job 12:11 : 11 Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?
1 Cor 2:15 : 15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
Heb 5:14 : 14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Job 31:30 : 30 Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.
Job 33:2 : 2 Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.
Job 6:30 : 30 Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things?

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