Job 8:2

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind?

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

עַד־אָ֥ן תְּמַלֶּל־אֵ֑לֶּה וְר֥וּחַ כַּ֝בִּיר אִמְרֵי־פִֽיךָ׃

Transliteration

Until ʾān tĕmallel-ʾēlleh wĕ-rûaḥ kabbîr ʾimrê-pîḵā

Grammar Details

*ʿad-ʾān*: preposition + interrogative - until when/how long
*tĕmallel*: piel imperfect 2nd masculine singular - you will speak/utter
*ʾēlleh*: demonstrative pronoun - these [things]
*wĕ-rûaḥ*: conjunction + noun feminine singular construct - and breath/wind/spirit of
*kabbîr*: adjective masculine singular - mighty/strong/great
*ʾimrê*: noun masculine plural construct - words/sayings of
*pîḵā*: noun masculine singular construct + 2nd person masculine singular suffix - your mouth

Word Meanings

*tĕmallel*: speak/utter/discourse
*rûaḥ*: breath/wind/spirit/temper
*kabbîr*: mighty/strong/great/abundant
*ʾimrê*: words/sayings/speech

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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🎯 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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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.

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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 6:26 : 26 Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind?
1 Kgs 19:11 : 11 And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake:
Job 15:2 : 2 Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
Job 16:3 : 3 Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest?
Job 18:2 : 2 How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.
Job 19:2-3 : 2 How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words? 3 These ten times have ye reproached me: ye are not ashamed that ye make yourselves strange to me.
Prov 1:22 : 22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
Job 6:9 : 9 Even that it would please God to destroy me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!
Exod 10:3 : 3 And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.
Exod 10:7 : 7 And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?
Job 7:11 : 11 Therefore 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 11:2-3 : 2 Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? 3 Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?

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