Leviticus 11:19

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

וְאֵת֙ הַחֲסִידָ֔ה הָאֲנָפָ֖ה לְמִינָ֑הּ וְאֶת־הַדּוּכִיפַ֖ת וְאֶת־הָעֲטַלֵּֽף

Transliteration

And the-ḥăsîdâ the-ʾănāfâ to-mînāh and-the-dûḵîfat and-the-ʿăṭallēf

Grammar Details

*wə-ʾēt ha-ḥăsîdâ*: waw conjunction + direct object marker + definite article + feminine singular noun - and the stork
*hā-ʾănāfâ*: definite article + feminine singular noun - the heron
*lə-mînāh*: preposition + feminine singular noun + 3rd feminine singular suffix - according to its kind
*wə-ʾet-ha-dûḵîfat*: waw conjunction + direct object marker + definite article + masculine singular noun - and the lapwing/hoopoe
*wə-ʾet-hā-ʿăṭallēf*: waw conjunction + direct object marker + definite article + masculine singular noun - and the bat

Word Meanings

*ḥăsîdâ*: stork/heron
*ʾănāfâ*: heron/egret/bird of prey
*mînāh*: its kind/its species/its sort
*dûḵîfat*: lapwing/hoopoe
*ʿăṭallēf*: bat

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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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