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James 2

James 2:5 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Hearken
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
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
, 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)
v, Hath
eklegomai (Greek #1586)
to select
KJV usage: make choice, choose (out), chosen.
Pronounce: ek-leg'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 1537 and 3004 (in its primary sense)
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
God
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
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
chosen
eklegomai (Greek #1586)
to select
KJV usage: make choice, choose (out), chosen.
Pronounce: ek-leg'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 1537 and 3004 (in its primary sense)
the poor
ptochos (Greek #4434)
akin to 4422 and the alternate of 4098); a beggar (as cringing), i.e. pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or relative sense; whereas 3993 properly means only straitened circumstances in private), literally (often as noun) or figuratively (distressed)
KJV usage: beggar(-ly), poor.
Pronounce: pto-khos'
Origin: from πτώσσω (to crouch)
of this
toutou (Greek #5127)
of (from or concerning) this (person or thing)
KJV usage: here(-by), him, it, + such manner of, that, thence(-forth), thereabout, this, thus.
Pronounce: too'-too
Origin: genitive case singular masculine or neuter of 3778
world
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
kosmos (Greek #2889)
orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
KJV usage: adorning, world.
Pronounce: kos'-mos
Origin: probably from the base of 2865
rich
plousios (Greek #4145)
wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
KJV usage: rich.
Pronounce: ploo'-see-os
Origin: from 4149
w in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
faith
pistis (Greek #4102)
persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
KJV usage: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Pronounce: pis'-tis
Origin: from 3982
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
heirs
kleronomos (Greek #2818)
a sharer by lot, i.e. inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a possessor
KJV usage: heir.
Pronounce: klay-ron-om'-os
Origin: from 2819 and the base of 3551 (in its original sense of partitioning, i.e. (reflexively) getting by apportionment)
of ηthe kingdom
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
basileia (Greek #932)
properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: kingdom, + reign.
Pronounce: bas-il-i'-ah
Origin: from 935
x which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
he hath promised
epaggello (Greek #1861)
to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by implication) to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself
KJV usage: profess, (make) promise.
Pronounce: ep-ang-el'-lo
Origin: from 1909 and the base of 32
to them that
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
love
agapao (Greek #25)
to love (in a social or moral sense)
KJV usage: (be-)love(-ed). Compare 5368.
Pronounce: ag-ap-ah'-o
Origin: perhaps from ἄγαν (much) (or compare 5689)
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
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1 Cor. 1:26‑28• 26For look at your calling, brethren, that not many [are] wise according to flesh, not many powerful, not many high-born.
 27But the foolish things of the world God chose that he might put to shame the wise; and the weak things of the world God chose that he might put to shame the strong things;
 28and the low-born things of the world and those despised God chose, [and] the things that are not, that he might bring to nought the things that are, (1 Cor. 1:26‑28)
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Rev. 2:9• 9I know [thy works and] thy tribulation and poverty (but thou art rich), and the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but a synagogue of Satan. (Rev. 2:9)
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or, that.
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Matt. 5:3• 3Blessed the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. (Matt. 5:3)
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Luke 12:32• 32{i}Fear not, little flock, for it has been the good pleasure of your Father to give you the kingdom.{/i} (Luke 12:32)
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Luke 22:29• 29And I appoint unto you as my Father appointed unto me, a kingdom, (Luke 22:29)

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Brethren,
Faith,
God,
Heir,
Kingdom; Kingdom of God; Kingdom of Heaven,
Poor

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Hearken.
Judg. 9:7•  (Judg. 9:7)
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1 Kings 22:28•  (1 Kings 22:28)
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Job 34:10•  (Job 34:10)
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Job 38:14•  (Job 38:14)
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Prov. 7:24•  (Prov. 7:24)
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Prov. 8:32•  (Prov. 8:32)
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Mark 7:14• 14{i}And{/i} when he had called again the crowd, he said to them, Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand: (Mark 7:14)
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Acts 7:2• 2And he said, Brethren and fathers, hear. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran, (Acts 7:2)
Hath not.
James 1:9• 9But let the lowly brother glory in his elevation, (James 1:9)
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Isa. 14:32•  (Isa. 14:32)
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Isa. 29:19•  (Isa. 29:19)
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Zeph. 3:12•  (Zeph. 3:12)
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Zech. 11:7,11•  (Zech. 11:7,11)
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Matt. 11:5• 5{i}Blind [men] see and lame walk; lepers are cleansed, and deaf hear; and dead are raised, and poor have glad tidings preached to them:{/i} (Matt. 11:5)
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Luke 6:20• 20And he, lifting up his eyes upon his disciples, said, Blessed [are] ye poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. (Luke 6:20)
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Luke 9:57‑58• 57{i}And{/i} it came to pass, as they went in the way, one said to him, I will follow thee where so ever thou goest, Lord.
 58{i}And Jesus said to him,{/i} The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven roosting-places, but the Son of man hath not where he may lay his head. (Luke 9:57‑58)
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Luke 16:22,25• 22And it came to pass that the poor man died, and was carried away by the angels into Abraham's bosom. And the rich man also died, and was buried.
 25But Abraham said, Child, remember that thou hast fully received thy good things in thy lifetime, likewise Lazarus evil things; but now here he is comforted, and thou art in suffering. (Luke 16:22,25)
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John 7:48• 48Did anyone of the rulers believe on him, or of the Pharisees? (John 7:48)
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1 Cor. 1:26‑28• 26For look at your calling, brethren, that not many [are] wise according to flesh, not many powerful, not many high-born.
 27But the foolish things of the world God chose that he might put to shame the wise; and the weak things of the world God chose that he might put to shame the strong things;
 28and the low-born things of the world and those despised God chose, [and] the things that are not, that he might bring to nought the things that are, (1 Cor. 1:26‑28)
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2 Cor. 8:9• 9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sakes he being rich became poor, in order that ye by his poverty might become rich. (2 Cor. 8:9)
rich.
Prov. 8:17‑21•  (Prov. 8:17‑21)
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Luke 12:21• 21Thus is he who layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. (Luke 12:21)
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1 Cor. 3:21‑23• 21Wherefore let none boast in men, for all things are yours:
 22whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come, all are yours,
 23and ye Christ's, and Christ God's. (1 Cor. 3:21‑23)
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2 Cor. 4:15• 15For all things [are] for your sakes, that the grace having multiplied through the greater number might make the thanksgiving abound to the glory of God. (2 Cor. 4:15)
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2 Cor. 6:10• 10as grieved but always rejoicing, as poor but enriching many, as having nothing and possessing all things. (2 Cor. 6:10)
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Eph. 1:18• 18having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling; and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints; (Eph. 1:18)
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Eph. 3:8• 8To me who am less than the least of all saints was this grace given to preach to the nations the unsearchable riches of the Christ, (Eph. 3:8)
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1 Tim. 6:18• 18to do good, to be rich in good works, to be liberal in distributing, ready to communicate, (1 Tim. 6:18)
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Heb. 11:26• 26counting the Christ's reproach greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, for he looked off unto the recompense. (Heb. 11:26)
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Rev. 2:9• 9I know [thy works and] thy tribulation and poverty (but thou art rich), and the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but a synagogue of Satan. (Rev. 2:9)
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Rev. 3:18• 18I counsel thee to buy of me gold purified by fire that thou mayest wax rich, and white garments that thou mayest be clothed and the shame of thy nakedness may not be manifested; and eye-salve to anoint thine eyes that thou mayest see. (Rev. 3:18)
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Rev. 21:7• 7He that overcometh shall inherit these things; and I will be God to him, and he shall be a son to me. (Rev. 21:7)
heirs.
Matt. 5:3• 3Blessed the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. (Matt. 5:3)
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Matt. 25:34• 34Then shall the King say to those on his right, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the world's foundation. (Matt. 25:34)
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Luke 12:32• 32{i}Fear not, little flock, for it has been the good pleasure of your Father to give you the kingdom.{/i} (Luke 12:32)
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Luke 22:29• 29And I appoint unto you as my Father appointed unto me, a kingdom, (Luke 22:29)
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Rom. 8:17• 17and, if children, heirs also; heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ; if at least we suffer together, that we may also together be glorified. (Rom. 8:17)
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1 Thess. 2:12• 12that ye should walk worthily of God that calleth you unto his own kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12)
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2 Thess. 1:5• 5a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that ye be counted worthy of the kingdom of God for which ye also suffer; (2 Thess. 1:5)
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2 Tim. 4:8,18• 8henceforth is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me in that day; and not to me only, but also to all those that love his appearing.
 18The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve for his heavenly kingdom; to whom [be] the glory unto the ages of the ages. Amen. (2 Tim. 4:8,18)
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1 Peter 1:4• 4unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and unfading, reserved in [the] heavens for you (1 Peter 1:4)
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2 Peter 1:11• 11For thus shall be richly furnished to you the entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:11)
the.
or, that which.
James 1:12• 12Blest [is] a man who endureth trial; because, having been put to the proof, he shall receive the crown of life which he promised to those that love him. (James 1:12)
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Ex. 20:6•  (Ex. 20:6)
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1 Sam. 2:30•  (1 Sam. 2:30)
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Prov. 8:17•  (Prov. 8:17)
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Matt. 5:3• 3Blessed the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. (Matt. 5:3)
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Luke 6:20• 20And he, lifting up his eyes upon his disciples, said, Blessed [are] ye poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. (Luke 6:20)
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Luke 12:32• 32{i}Fear not, little flock, for it has been the good pleasure of your Father to give you the kingdom.{/i} (Luke 12:32)
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1 Cor. 2:9• 9but, according as it is written, Things which eye saw not and ear heard not, and into man's heart entered not, all which God prepared for those that love him, (1 Cor. 2:9)
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2 Tim. 4:8• 8henceforth is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me in that day; and not to me only, but also to all those that love his appearing. (2 Tim. 4:8)
• A contrast is then drawn between the way God acts and the way of many who profess to be believers. (“The Proof of Faith: James 2” by H. Smith)
• . God’s choice had in the main fallen on the poor; and with this agree the words of the Apostle to the Gentiles, in 1 Cor. 1:26-31. (“James 2” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Hear, my beloved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor as to the world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to them that love him?

W. Kelly Translation

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Hear, my beloved brethren; did not God choose the poor as to the worlda rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to those that love him?

WK Translation Notes

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The true reading on the best authority is "as to the world." Some MSS. have "in this world," or "in the world." "Of the world" appears to be the dative of reference, that is, poor in respect of, or as to, the world, a not uncommon usage.