Job 4:4

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.

Complete Jewish Bible:

your words have supported those who were stumbling, and you have strengthened the weak-kneed.

Berean Standard Bible:

Your words have steadied those who stumbled; you have braced the knees that were buckling.

American Standard Version:

Thy words have upholden him that was falling, And thou hast made firm the feeble knees.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Thy words{H4405} have upholden{H6965} him that was falling{H3782}, and thou hast strengthened{H553} the feeble{H3766} knees{H1290}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Thessalonians 5:14

  • Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men].

Hebrews 12:12

  • Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;

Psalms 145:14

  • The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all [those that be] bowed down.

Proverbs 12:18

  • ¶ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.

2 Corinthians 7:6

  • Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

Daniel 5:6

  • Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another.

Isaiah 35:3

  • Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.

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Commentary for Job 4:4

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: H4405
    There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מִלָּה
    Transliteration: millâh
    Pronunciation: mil-law'
    Description: from מָלַל (plural masculine as if from מִלֶּה; a word; collectively, a discourse; figuratively, a topic; [phrase] answer, by-word, matter, any thing (what) to say, to speak(-ing), speak, talking, word.
  2. Strong's Number: H6965
    There are 596 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קוּם
    Transliteration: qûwm
    Pronunciation: koom
    Description: a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative); abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising).
  3. Strong's Number: H3782
    There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כָּשַׁל
    Transliteration: kâshal
    Pronunciation: kaw-shal'
    Description: a primitive root; to totter or waver (through weakness of the legs, especially the ankle); by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall; bereave (from the margin), cast down, be decayed, (cause to) fail, (cause, make to) fall (down, -ing), feeble, be (the) ruin(-ed, of), (be) overthrown, (cause to) stumble, [idiom] utterly, be weak.
  4. Strong's Number: H553
    There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָמַץ
    Transliteration: ʼâmats
    Pronunciation: aw-mats'
    Description: a primitive root; to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage); confirm, be courageous (of good courage, stedfastly minded, strong, stronger), establish, fortify, harden, increase, prevail, strengthen (self), make strong (obstinate, speed).
  5. Strong's Number: H3766
    There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כָּרַע
    Transliteration: kâraʻ
    Pronunciation: kaw-rah'
    Description: a primitive root; to bend the knee; by implication, to sink, to prostrate; bow (down, self), bring down (low), cast down, couch, fall, feeble, kneeling, sink, smite (stoop) down, subdue, [idiom] very.
  6. Strong's Number: H1290
    There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בֶּרֶךְ
    Transliteration: berek
    Pronunciation: beh'-rek
    Description: from בָרַךְ; a knee; knee.