Job 34:34

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

אַנְשֵׁ֣י לֵ֭בָב יֹ֣אמְרוּ לִ֑י וְגֶ֥בֶר חָ֝כָ֗ם שֹׁמֵ֥עַֽ לִֽי׃

Transliteration

ʾAnšê lēbāb yōʾmĕrû lî wĕgeber ḥāḵām šōmēaʿ lî.

Grammar Details

*ʾAnšê*: noun, masculine plural construct - men of
*lēbāb*: noun, masculine singular - heart/mind/understanding
*yōʾmĕrû*: Qal imperfect, 3rd masculine plural - they will say
*lî*: preposition + 1st singular suffix - to me
*wĕgeber*: conjunction + noun, masculine singular - and man
*ḥāḵām*: adjective, masculine singular - wise
*šōmēaʿ*: Qal participle, masculine singular - hearing/listening

Word Meanings

*ʾAnšê*: men of/people of
*lēbāb*: heart/mind/understanding/inner person
*geber*: man/mighty man/warrior
*ḥāḵām*: wise/skilled/experienced
*šōmēaʿ*: hearing/listening/heeding

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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 34:2 : 2 Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
Job 34:4 : 4 Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good.
Job 34:10 : 10 Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
Job 34:16 : 16 If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
1 Cor 10:15 : 15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.

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