Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to the Bible: Updated Version [Hardcover]

James Strong (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2007

It's easy to see why Strong’s has remained the very first reference purchase of Bible readers for decades. And now it’s even easier to see! Newly typeset with exceptionally clear and readable print—and with a feature-rich companion CD for PC or PDA—this affordable edition will continue to be the most-used resource in Bible libraries everywhere.

• THE quick-find tool for finding any word in the King James Bible—and every occurrence.

• Extra-clear typeface means that the most-read Bible reference is also the most readable

• Thoroughly corrected, updated, and expanded using the latest computer technology

• Improved and reorganized main entries with added language aids make this the easiest to use and most helpful edition for the modern reader

• Strong's numbering system is cross-referenced in a host of other titles (see a sampling below)

• Updated and improved Hebrew and Greek dictionaries, organized by Strong’s numbers, which give brief lexical definitions of each word of the original languages of the Bible

• Maps and additional Bible study aids added

• The words of Christ highlighted for easy reference

• Clear edge-tab indexing for handier use

Features interactive FREE Premium CD-ROM, including the entire text in PDF format, for PCs, Macs, or PDA

The Strong’s Expanded Premium Edition CD-ROM provides ready access to all of the Strong’s information, including enhanced Strong’s Hebrew and Greek dictionaries, as well as ALL the following titles:

SELECT HENDRICKSON RESOURCES CODED TO STRONG’S:
Bibles
King James Version (Webster) with Strong’s Numbering
The Modern Language Bible (also known as the Berkeley Version)
Young’s Literal Translation of the Bible
American Standard Version 1901

Commentaries
Gray’s Concise Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

Dictionaries
Smith’s Bible Dictionary
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Topical
Nave’s Topical Bible
Torrey’s New Topical Textbook

Background
Bible History Old Testament
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah
Sketches of Jewish Social Life
The Temple: Its Ministry and Services

Maps and Images

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Language Notes

Text: English, Greek, Hebrew --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1685 pages
• Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers; Updated edition (June 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598560662
• ISBN-13: 978-1598560664
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #325,180 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the next book to buy after your Bible, May 25, 2000

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"shofar" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance, Complete and Unabridged (Paperback)

I am surprised that there aren't more reviews on this book. Next to your Bible, a concordance and a Bible dictionary are the two most likely candidates for serious students of the Word, and Strong's Exhaustive Concordance is by far the most popular concordance, hands down. Whenever I do a study, you can be assured that I use the concordance to either look up verses, find out how many times a word is used, or find the basic meaning of a word in the original language. As a concordance it is great, but for word studies you will probably need a dictionary or lexicon that will give greater detail in their definitions. But this should not stop you from purchasing the book, because almost all other modern references now use the Strong's numbering system. So, start with Strong's, use it as your concordance and do use it for the basic definitions, but then as you progress you can purchase other reference volumes that will give you more information but will still utilize the same numbering system. Although the hardback is tremendous, I prefer the softcover edition. It is not as large and bulky, usually costs less, and it can fit inside of your briefcase.

44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You cannot beat the original, March 22, 2004

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Robert Wynkoop (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (Hardcover)

Although it has been twenty years since I have used my KVJ Bible, Strongs is still the best. It has been my number one Bible study tool for almost thirty years of ministry. I do not know what I would do without it. Over the years, I have tried to use contemporary concordances but have found them wanting. Nothing is as exhaustive of a resource as Strongs.

For students who lack training in the original languages, the numbering system and Greek and Hebrew lexicons in the back or invaluable aids to Bible study. It gives the student non-technical access to the original languages. And for the most part, it does a pretty good job.

Any weaknesses? Only a few. Occasionally I find a word that Strong overlooked, but they are few and far between. Considering that this massive research was done without the aid of a computer, this is really an amazing feat. I have tried them all and you cannot beat the original.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm sorry I waited so long, October 8, 2007

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C. J. Leach (Midwest, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to the Bible: Updated Version (Hardcover)

If you don't own/use a full reference size concordance currently, please read this. I didn't own or use one of these until I was in my 40's. Big mistake! As another reviewer suggested, you should buy one of these right after you purchase your Bible. Incorporating a comprehensive concordance into your bible study will revolutionize the whole experience for you. If you don't own one of these, buy one.

Functions: In its most basic usage, the concordance allows you to select any word in your Bible, and see what that original word was in Hebrew or Greek, and what it means in that language. Another basic function, the concordance will allow you to select a word and locate every place in the Bible where that word is used. Very handy for locating a chapter/verse that you can't fully recall. For example by looking up "begotten", or "world", or "loved" . . . you could quickly find John 3:16 (I usually use a palm-sized Franklin Electronic Bible for this purpose). There are myriad other things you can do with a concordance as you become familiar with it.

An important idea in my opinion --- as it is stated within Scripture that they were given by inspiration of God, thus, it is widely held that they are without error (when this statement was penned by the Apostle Paul, he was directly referring to the Hebrew scriptures, or, "Old Testament"). However, would you believe that ALL (including the KJV) English translations contain erroneous, or just sometimes ambiguous or weak, word translations? There are a variety of reasons for this and the mistakes or weaknesses were not necessarily inserted with evil intent. For example, would you argue that the thousands of new bibles that we are shipping overseas now days in the Chinese or Arabic tongue are translated perfectly, clearly, and without error, by holy inspiration of God? Probably not, but they are GOOD ENOUGH and will serve their purpose well. Well, the same is true of your KJV (shocking, huh?). But the Strong's helps, both with sorting out error and just simply understanding original language intent and meaning.

The Strong's (we use the Strong's Exhaustive Concordance edition) seems to be the gold standard in this area of publication. Many study bibles and reference publications include cross references to Strong's numbering system. I own a huge Young's Concordance, and even that publication includes cross references to Strong's numbers.

A couple of additional comments: 1. If you are not familiar with using a full reference size concordance, don't be put off by fear . . . Strong's is very easy to use and you can literally open it up, thumb around in it, and become "self-taught" in minutes. 2. If you have a teenager (or even younger) in your home, buy them one of these and show them how to use it. A child's quick mind will easily make an enjoyable game out of word transalations, no?

All of the concordances that I own are referenced to the King James Version bible translation. I am not knowlegeable regarding concordances of other English translations.