Job
Job 20:3
3I have heard a rebuke that insults me,
and my understanding prompts a reply.
Word by word
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| English | Hebrew | Sounds like | Grammar | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I have heard | אֶשְׁמָ֑ע | ’eš·mā‘ | Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular | H8085 hear |
| a rebuke | מוּסַ֣ר | mū·sar | Noun - masculine singular construct | H4148 discipline |
| that insults me | כְּלִמָּתִ֣י | kə·lim·mā·ṯî | Noun - feminine singular construct; first person common singular | H3639 insult, reproach, ignominy |
| and my understanding | מִֽבִּינָתִ֥י | mib·bî·nā·ṯî | Preposition-m; Noun - feminine singular construct; first person common singular | H998 understanding |
| prompts a reply | יַעֲנֵֽנִי׃ | ya·‘ă·nê·nî | Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular; first person common singular | H6030 answer, respond |
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Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.