Job 38:20

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof?

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

כִּ֣י תִ֭קָּחֶנּוּ אֶל־גְּבוּל֑וֹ וְכִֽי־תָ֝בִין נְתִיב֥וֹת בֵּיתֽוֹ׃

Transliteration

That tiqqāḥennû unto-gəbûlô and-that-tābîn nətîbôt bêtô?

Grammar Details

*kî*: conjunction - that/for/because
*tiqqāḥennû*: qal imperfect, 2nd masculine singular with 3rd masculine singular suffix - you take it
*ʾel*: preposition - unto/to
*gəbûlô*: noun, masculine singular with 3rd masculine singular suffix - its boundary
*wə*: conjunction - and
*tābîn*: qal imperfect, 2nd masculine singular - you understand
*nətîbôt*: noun, feminine plural construct - paths of
*bêtô*: noun, masculine singular with 3rd masculine singular suffix - its house

Word Meanings

*tiqqāḥennû*: you take it/you bring it/you lead it
*gəbûlô*: its boundary/its border/its territory
*tābîn*: you understand/you discern/you perceive
*nətîbôt*: paths/pathways
*bêtô*: its house/its home/its dwelling

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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

Gen 10:19 : 19 And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha.
Gen 23:17 : 17 And the field of Ephron, which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field, and the cave which was therein, and all the trees that were in the field, that were in all the borders round about, were made sure
Job 26:10 : 10 He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end.

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