King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft [words] unto thee?
Complete Jewish Bible:
Will he entreat you at length? Will he speak with you softly?
Berean Standard Bible:
Will he beg you for mercy or speak to you softly?
American Standard Version:
Will he make many supplications unto thee? Or will he speak soft words unto thee?
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Will he make many{H7235} supplications{H8469} unto thee? will he speak{H1696} soft{H7390} words unto thee?
Cross-References (KJV):
Proverbs 25:15
- ¶ By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Proverbs 15:1
- ¶ A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Psalms 55:21
- [The words] of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war [was] in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet [were] they drawn swords.
Proverbs 18:23
- ¶ The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
Isaiah 30:10
- Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
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Commentary for Job 41:3
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7235
There are 211 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָבָה
Transliteration: râbâh
Pronunciation: raw-baw'
Description: a primitive root; to increase (in whatever respect); (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for רָבַב), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very. - Strong's Number: H8469
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תַּחֲנוּן
Transliteration: tachănûwn
Pronunciation: takh-an-oon'
Description: or (feminine) תַּחֲנוּנָה; from חָנַן; earnest prayer; intreaty, supplication. - Strong's Number: H1696
There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָבַר
Transliteration: dâbar
Pronunciation: daw-bar'
Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. - Strong's Number: H7390
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רַךְ
Transliteration: rak
Pronunciation: rak
Description: from רָכַךְ; tender (literally or figuratively); by implication, weak; faint((-hearted), soft, tender ((-hearted), one), weak.