Job 13:12
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
"Your memorable sayingsזִֽ֭כְרֹנֵיכֶם
(zich·ro·nei·chem)
2146: memorial, remembrancefrom zakar
are proverbs 
 
4912: a proverb, parablefrom mashal
of ashes,אֵ֑פֶר
(e·fer;)
665: ashesfrom an unused word
Your defensesלְגַבֵּי־
(le·gab·bei-)
1354: a backfrom an unused word
are defensesגַּבֵּיכֶֽם׃
(gab·bei·chem.)
1354: a backfrom an unused word
of clay.חֹ֝֗מֶר
(cho·mer)
2563a: cement, mortar, clayfrom chamar


















KJV Lexicon
Your remembrances
zikrown  (zik-rone')
a memento (or memorable thing, day or writing) -- memorial, record.
are like
mashal  (maw-shawl')
a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse) -- byword, like, parable, proverb.
unto ashes
'epher  (ay'-fer)
ashes -- ashes.
your bodies
gab  (gab)
from an unused root meaning to hollow or curve; the back (as rounded); by analogy, the top or rim, a boss, a vault, arch of eye, bulwarks, etc.
to bodies
gab  (gab)
from an unused root meaning to hollow or curve; the back (as rounded); by analogy, the top or rim, a boss, a vault, arch of eye, bulwarks, etc.
of clay
chomer  (kho'mer)
a bubbling up, i.e. of water, a wave; of earth, mire or clay (cement); also a heap; hence, a chomer or dry measure -- clay, heap, homer, mire, motion.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
"Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ashes, Your defenses are defenses of clay.

King James Bible
Your remembrances are like unto ashes, your bodies to bodies of clay.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ash; your defenses are made of clay.

International Standard Version
Your maxims are just worthless proverbs; your defensive arguments are made of clay."

NET Bible
Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Your recollections are worthless proverbs. Your answers are absolutely useless.

King James 2000 Bible
Your proverbs are like unto ashes, your defenses are defenses of clay.
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