Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleKeep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God. Young's Literal Translation I pray thee, the commandment of a king keep, even for the sake of the oath of God. King James Bible I [counsel thee] to keep the king's commandment, and [that] in regard of the oath of God. Hebrew Keepשְׁמ֔וֹר (šə·mō·wr) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to the king’s מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king command, פִּי־ (pî-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to I say, אֲנִי֙ (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I because of וְעַ֕ל (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against your oath שְׁבוּעַ֥ת (šə·ḇū·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7621: Something sworn, an oath before God. אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative |
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