Proverbs 7:15

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

עַל־כֵּ֭ן יָצָ֣אתִי לִקְרָאתֶ֑ךָ לְשַׁחֵ֥ר פָּ֝נֶ֗יךָ וָאֶמְצָאֶֽךָּ׃

Transliteration

Therefore I yāṣāʾṯî to liqrāṯeḵā, to šaḥēr your pāneḵā and I ʾemṣāʾekkā.

Grammar Details

*yāṣāʾṯî*: verb, qal perfect, 1st person singular - I came out/went forth
*liqrāṯeḵā*: preposition with infinitive construct and 2nd person masculine singular suffix - to meet you
*šaḥēr*: verb, piel infinitive construct - to seek early/diligently
*pāneḵā*: noun, masculine plural construct with 2nd person masculine singular suffix - your face
*ʾemṣāʾekkā*: verb, qal imperfect (with waw consecutive), 1st person singular with 2nd person masculine singular suffix - I found you

Word Meanings

*šaḥēr*: seek early/seek diligently/earnestly seek

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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.

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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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