Psalms 78:2

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:

Complete Jewish Bible:

I will speak to you in parables and explain mysteries from days of old.

Berean Standard Bible:

I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the beginning,

American Standard Version:

I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

I will open^{H6605}{H8799)} my mouth^{H6310} in a parable^{H4912}: I will utter^{H5042}{H8686)} dark sayings^{H2420} of old^{H6924}:

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Commentary for Psalms 78:2

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H6605
   There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּתַח
   Transliteration: pâthach
   Pronunciation: paw-thakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve; appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent.
   
2. Strong's Number: H6310
   There are 460 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פֶּה
   Transliteration: peh
   Pronunciation: peh
   Description: from פָּאָה; the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to; accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4912
   There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מָשָׁל
   Transliteration: mâshâl
   Pronunciation: maw-shawl'
   Description: apparently from מָשַׁל in some original sense of superiority in mental action; properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse); byword, like, parable, proverb.
   
4. Strong's Number: H5042
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָבַע
   Transliteration: nâbaʻ
   Pronunciation: naw-bah'
   Description: a primitive root; to gush forth; figuratively, to utter (good or bad words); specifically, to emit (a foul odor); belch out, flowing, pour out, send forth, utter (abundantly).
   
5. Strong's Number: H2420
   There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חִידָה
   Transliteration: chîydâh
   Pronunciation: khee-daw'
   Description: from חוּד; a puzzle, hence, a trick, conundrum, sententious maxim; dark saying (sentence, speech), hard question, proverb, riddle.
   
6. Strong's Number: H6924
   There are 83 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קֶדֶם
   Transliteration: qedem
   Pronunciation: keh'-dem
   Description: or קֵדְמָה; from קָדַם; the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward); aforetime, ancient (time), before, east (end, part, side, -ward), eternal, [idiom] ever(-lasting), forward, old, past. Compare קִדְמָה.