Job 38:21

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the number of thy days is great?

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

יָ֭דַעְתָּ כִּי־אָ֣ז תִּוָּלֵ֑ד וּמִסְפַּ֖ר יָמֶ֣יךָ רַבִּֽים׃

Transliteration

yādaʿtā because-then tiwwālēd and-mispar yāmeykā rabbîm!

Grammar Details

*yādaʿtā*: qal perfect, 2nd masculine singular - you knew
*kî*: conjunction - because/for
*ʾāz*: adverb - then/at that time
*tiwwālēd*: niphal imperfect, 2nd masculine singular - you were born
*û*: conjunction - and
*mispar*: noun, masculine singular construct - number of
*yāmeykā*: noun, masculine plural with 2nd masculine singular suffix - your days
*rabbîm*: adjective, masculine plural - many/great

Word Meanings

*yādaʿtā*: you knew/you know
*tiwwālēd*: you were born/you would be born
*mispar*: number/count
*yāmeykā*: your days/your lifetime
*rabbîm*: many/great/numerous

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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 15:7 : 7 Art thou the first man that was born? or wast thou made before the hills?
Job 38:4 : 4 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
Job 38:12 : 12 Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days; and caused the dayspring to know his place;

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