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James 1

James 1:19 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Wherefore
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hoste (Greek #5620)
so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
KJV usage: (insomuch) as, so that (then), (insomuch) that, therefore, to, wherefore.
Pronounce: hoce'-teh
Origin: from 5613 and 5037
, my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
beloved
agapetos (Greek #27)
beloved
KJV usage: (dearly, well) beloved, dear.
Pronounce: ag-ap-ay-tos'
Origin: from 25
brethren
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
, let every
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
man
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
be
esto (Greek #2077)
be thou; also ἔστωσαν (es'-to-san), third person of the same let them be
KJV usage: be.
Pronounce: es'-to
Origin: second person singular present imperative of 1510
swift
tachus (Greek #5036)
fleet, i.e. (figuratively) prompt or ready
KJV usage: swift.
Pronounce: takh-oos'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
to
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
hear
akouo (Greek #191)
to hear (in various senses)
KJV usage: give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
Pronounce: ak-oo'-o
Origin: a primary verb
, slow
bradus (Greek #1021)
slow; figuratively, dull
KJV usage: slow.
Pronounce: brad-ooce'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
l to
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
speak
laleo (Greek #2980)
to talk, i.e. utter words
KJV usage: preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: lal-eh'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb
, slow
bradus (Greek #1021)
slow; figuratively, dull
KJV usage: slow.
Pronounce: brad-ooce'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
m to
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
wrath
orge (Greek #3709)
properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment
KJV usage: anger, indignation, vengeance, wrath.
Pronounce: or-gay'
Origin: from 3713
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Eccl. 5:2• 2Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. (Eccl. 5:2)
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Prov. 16:32• 32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. (Prov. 16:32)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Neh. 8:2‑3,12‑14,18• 2And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation both of men and women, and all that could hear with understanding, upon the first day of the seventh month.
 3And he read therein before the street that was before the water gate from the morning until midday, before the men and the women, and those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law.
 12And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared unto them.
 13And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto Ezra the scribe, even to understand the words of the law.
 14And they found written in the law which the Lord had commanded by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths in the feast of the seventh month:
 18Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according unto the manner. (Neh. 8:2‑3,12‑14,18)
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Neh. 9:3• 3And they stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of the Lord their God one fourth part of the day; and another fourth part they confessed, and worshipped the Lord their God. (Neh. 9:3)
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Prov. 8:32‑35• 32Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
 33Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
 34Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
 35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favor of the Lord. (Prov. 8:32‑35)
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Eccl. 5:1• 1Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. (Eccl. 5:1)
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Mark 2:2• 2And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. (Mark 2:2)
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Mark 12:37• 37David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly. (Mark 12:37)
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Luke 15:1• 1Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. (Luke 15:1)
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Luke 19:48• 48And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him. (Luke 19:48)
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Acts 2:42• 42And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. (Acts 2:42)
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Acts 10:33• 33Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. (Acts 10:33)
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Acts 13:42‑44,48• 42And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.
 43Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
 44And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.
 48And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. (Acts 13:42‑44,48)
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Acts 17:11• 11These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. (Acts 17:11)
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1 Thess. 2:13• 13For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. (1 Thess. 2:13)
slow to speak.
James 1:26• 26If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. (James 1:26)
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James 3:1‑2• 1My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
 2For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. (James 3:1‑2)
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Prov. 10:19• 19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. (Prov. 10:19)
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Prov. 13:3• 3He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. (Prov. 13:3)
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Prov. 15:2• 2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. (Prov. 15:2)
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Prov. 17:27• 27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. (Prov. 17:27)
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Prov. 18:13,21• 13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
 21Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. (Prov. 18:13,21)
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Prov. 21:23• 23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. (Prov. 21:23)
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Eccl. 5:2‑3• 2Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.
 3For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words. (Eccl. 5:2‑3)
slow to wrath.
Neh. 9:17• 17And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not. (Neh. 9:17)
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Prov. 14:17,29• 17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
 29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. (Prov. 14:17,29)
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Prov. 15:18• 18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. (Prov. 15:18)
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Prov. 16:32• 32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. (Prov. 16:32)
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Prov. 17:14• 14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. (Prov. 17:14)
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Prov. 19:11,19• 11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
 19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. (Prov. 19:11,19)
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Prov. 25:28• 28He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. (Prov. 25:28)
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Eccl. 7:8‑9• 8Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
 9Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. (Eccl. 7:8‑9)
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Matt. 5:22• 22But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. (Matt. 5:22)
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Gal. 5:20‑21• 20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
 21Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. (Gal. 5:20‑21)
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Eph. 4:26,31• 26Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
 31Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: (Eph. 4:26,31)
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Col. 3:8,15• 8But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
 15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. (Col. 3:8,15)
• Hearing is the attitude of dependence that listens to God; speaking is the expression of our own thoughts. (“The Practical Christian Life: James 1” by H. Smith)
• Every intelligent unfallen creature is marked by obedience to the voice of the Creator. Fallen man, alas! shuts his ear to God’s voice and insists upon talking. (“James 1” by F.B. Hole)
• A wholesome sense of how little we have as yet taken in God’s mind will deliver us from that self-confidence and shallow self-assertiveness which makes men ready to speak at once on any and every matter. (“James 1” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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So that, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;

W. Kelly Translation

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Ye know [ita], my brethren beloved, but let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;

WK Translation Notes

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The oldest MSS. supported by the Latins, read "ye know," not "so that"; afterwards, "But let. . . ."