Job 40:7

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

אֱזָר־נָ֣א כְגֶ֣בֶר חֲלָצֶ֑יךָ אֶ֝שְׁאָלְךָ֗ וְהוֹדִיעֵֽנִי׃

Transliteration

ʾĕzār-nāʾ kə-geber ḥălāṣêkā ʾešʾālkā wə-hôdîʿēnî

Grammar Details

*ʾĕzār*: qal imperative, masculine singular - gird
*nāʾ*: particle of entreaty - please, now
*kə*: preposition - like, as
*geber*: noun, masculine singular - man, strong man
*ḥălāṣêkā*: noun, dual construct + 2nd masculine singular suffix - your loins
*ʾešʾālkā*: qal imperfect, 1st singular + 2nd masculine singular suffix - I will ask you
*wə-hôdîʿēnî*: conjunction + hiphil imperative, masculine singular + 1st singular suffix - and make me know

Word Meanings

*ʾĕzār*: to gird, encircle, equip
*geber*: man, warrior, strong man
*ḥălāṣêkā*: loins, waist, strength
*ʾešʾālkā*: to ask, inquire, question
*hôdîʿēnî*: to make known, inform, teach

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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 38:3 : 3 Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.
Job 42:4 : 4 Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.
Job 13:22 : 22 Then call thou, and I will answer: or let me speak, and answer thou me.
Job 23:3-4 : 3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat! 4 I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.

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