Psalms 84:8

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

O LORD God of hosts, hear{H8798)} my prayer: give ear{H8685)}, O God of Jacob. Selah.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

יֵ֭לְכוּ מֵחַ֣יִל אֶל־חָ֑יִל יֵרָאֶ֖ה אֶל־אֱלֹהִ֣ים בְּצִיּֽוֹן׃

Transliteration

yēləkû from ḥayil to ḥāyil yērāʾeh unto ʾĕlōhîm in ṣiyyôn

Grammar Details

*yēləkû*: Qal imperfect, 3rd person plural - 'they go/walk'
*ḥayil*: masculine singular noun with preposition mē- - 'from strength'
*ḥāyil*: masculine singular noun with preposition ʾel- - 'to strength'
*yērāʾeh*: Niphal imperfect, 3rd person masculine singular - 'he appears/is seen'
*ʾĕlōhîm*: masculine plural noun with preposition ʾel- - 'unto God'
*ṣiyyôn*: proper name with preposition bə- - 'in Zion'

Word Meanings

*yēləkû*: they go/they walk/they proceed
*ḥayil*: strength/power/army/wealth
*yērāʾeh*: appears/is seen/shows himself
*ʾĕlōhîm*: God/gods/divine beings

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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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

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Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

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High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

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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

Ps 59:5 : 5 Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake{H8685)} to visit{H8800)} all the heathen: be not merciful{H8799)} to any wicked transgressors{H8802)}. Selah.

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