Job 41:23

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

יַרְתִּ֣יחַ כַּסִּ֣יר מְצוּלָ֑ה יָ֝֗ם יָשִׂ֥ים כַּמֶּרְקָחָֽה׃

Transliteration

Yartîaḥ kassîr məṣûlāh yām yāśîm kammerqāḥāh

Grammar Details

*Yartîaḥ*: hiphil imperfect, 3rd masculine singular - he makes boil
*kassîr*: preposition with definite article and noun, masculine singular - like the pot
*məṣûlāh*: noun, feminine singular - deep/depth
*yām*: noun, masculine singular - sea
*yāśîm*: qal imperfect, 3rd masculine singular - he makes/places
*kammerqāḥāh*: preposition with definite article and noun, feminine singular - like ointment pot/boiling mixture

Word Meanings

*Yartîaḥ*: he makes boil/he causes to boil/he stirs up
*sîr*: pot/caldron
*məṣûlāh*: deep/depth/deep place
*yām*: sea/ocean
*yāśîm*: he makes/he places/he sets
*merqāḥāh*: ointment pot/boiling mixture/perfume

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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.

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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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