Job 20:3

King James Version:

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I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.

Complete Jewish Bible:

I have heard reproof that outrages me, but a spirit past my understanding gives me a reply.

Berean Standard Bible:

I have heard a rebuke that insults me, and my understanding prompts a reply.

American Standard Version:

I have heard the reproof which putteth me to shame; And the spirit of my understanding answereth me.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

I have heard^{H8085} the check^{H4148} of my reproach^{H3639}, and the spirit^{H7307} of my understanding^{H998} causeth me to answer^{H6030}.

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Commentary for Job 20:3

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H8085
   There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁמַע
   Transliteration: shâmaʻ
   Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
   Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
   
2. Strong's Number: H4148
   There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מוּסָר
   Transliteration: mûwçâr
   Pronunciation: moo-sawr'
   Description: from יָסַר; properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint; bond, chastening(-eth), chastisement, check, correction, discipline, doctrine, instruction, rebuke.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3639
   There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כְּלִמָּה
   Transliteration: kᵉlimmâh
   Pronunciation: kel-im-maw'
   Description: from כָּלַם; disgrace; confusion, dishonour, reproach, shame.
   
4. Strong's Number: H7307
   There are 348 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רוּחַ
   Transliteration: rûwach
   Pronunciation: roo'-akh
   Description: from רוּחַ; wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by resemblance spirit, but only of a rational being (including its expression and functions); air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y).
   
5. Strong's Number: H998
   There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בִּינָה
   Transliteration: bîynâh
   Pronunciation: bee-naw'
   Description: from בִּין; understanding; knowledge, meaning, [idiom] perfectly, understanding, wisdom.
   
6. Strong's Number: H6030
   There are 317 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָנָה
   Transliteration: ʻânâh
   Pronunciation: aw-naw'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce; give account, afflict (by mistake for עָנָה), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for עָנָה), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also בֵּית עֲנוֹת, בֵּית עֲנָת.