Job 40:5

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.

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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

5/5

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

👥 Who is this for?

Ideal for

Students of biblical languages
Pastors and teachers
Serious Bible students
Researchers needing lexical linkage
Readers preferring KJV tradition

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Referenced Verses

Job 33:14 : 14 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.
Ps 62:11 : 11 God hath spoken{H8765)} once; twice have I heard{H8804)} this; that power belongeth unto God.
Jer 31:18-19 : 18 I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the LORD my God. 19 Surely after that I was turned, I repented; and after that I was instructed, I smote upon my thigh: I was ashamed, yea, even confounded, because I did bear the reproach of my youth.
Rom 3:19 : 19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.
Job 34:31-32 : 31 Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more: 32 That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
2 Kgs 6:10 : 10 And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.
Job 9:3 : 3 If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.
Job 9:15 : 15 Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Job 40:1-4
4 verses
78%
1Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said,
2Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
3Then Job answered the LORD, and said,
4Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
Job 40:6-7
2 verses
77%
6Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
7Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.
Job 32:14-17
4 verses
77%
14Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
15They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
16When I had waited,(for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
17I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
Job 33:31-32
2 verses
74%
31Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.
32If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.
Job 42:1
74%
1Then Job answered the LORD, and said,
Job 33:13-14
2 verses
74%
13Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.
14For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.
Job 9:14-15
2 verses
73%
14How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him?
15Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.
Job 21:1
72%
1But Job answered and said,
Job 13:22
72%
22Then call thou, and I will answer: or let me speak, and answer thou me.
Job 19:1
72%
1Then Job answered and said,
Job 26:1
72%
1But Job answered and said,
Job 6:1
72%
1But Job answered and said,
Job 38:1
71%
1Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
Job 13:19-20
2 verses
71%
19Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.
20Only do not two things unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee.
Job 23:1
71%
1Then Job answered and said,
Job 16:1
71%
1Then Job answered and said,
Job 27:1
71%
1Moreover Job continued his parable, and said,
Job 42:4
71%
4Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.
Job 29:1
71%
1Moreover Job continued his parable, and said,
Job 12:1
70%
1And Job answered and said,
Job 36:2
70%
2Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf.
Job 9:1
70%
1Then Job answered and said,
Job 9:32
70%
32For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come together in judgment.
Job 32:20
70%
20I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
Job 3:2
70%
2And Job spake, and said,
Job 13:13
69%
13Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak, and let come on me what will.
Job 34:31-32
2 verses
69%
31Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:
32That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
Job 7:11
69%
11Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
Job 33:1-2
2 verses
69%
1Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
2Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.
Job 37:20
69%
20Shall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he shall be swallowed up.
Job 42:7
69%
7And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.
Job 16:22
69%
22When a few years are come, then I shall go the way whence I shall not return.
Job 9:3
69%
3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.
Job 9:35
69%
35Then would I speak, and not fear him; but it is not so with me.
Job 23:5
68%
5I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
Job 4:16
68%
16It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image was before mine eyes, there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying,
Job 16:3
68%
3Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest?