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James 3

James 3:4 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Behold
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
idou (Greek #2400)
second person singular imperative middle voice of 1492; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
Pronounce: id-oo'
also
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
the ships
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
ploion (Greek #4143)
a sailer, i.e. vessel
KJV usage: ship(-ing).
Pronounce: ploy'-on
Origin: from 4126
, which though
on (Greek #5607)
and the neuter ὄν (on) present participle of 1510; being
KJV usage: be, come, have.
Pronounce: oan
Origin: οὖσα (oo'-sah)
they be so great
telikoutos (Greek #5082)
such as this, i.e. (in (figurative) magnitude) so vast
KJV usage: so great, so mighty.
Pronounce: tay-lik-oo'-tos
Origin: τηλικαύτη (tay-lik-ow'-tay) from a compound of 3588 with 2245 and 3778
, 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
are driven
elauno (Greek #1643)
to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power)
KJV usage: carry, drive, row.
Pronounce: el-ow'-no
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity
of
hupo (Greek #5259)
under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))
KJV usage: among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
Pronounce: hoop-o'
Origin: a primary preposition
fierce
skleros (Greek #4642)
dry, i.e. hard or tough (figuratively, harsh, severe)
KJV usage: fierce, hard.
Pronounce: sklay-ros'
Origin: from the base of 4628
winds
anemos (Greek #417)
wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth)
KJV usage: wind.
Pronounce: an'-em-os
Origin: from the base of 109
, yet are they turned about
metago (Greek #3329)
to lead over, i.e. transfer (direct)
KJV usage: turn about.
Pronounce: met-ag'-o
Origin: from 3326 and 718
with
hupo (Greek #5259)
under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))
KJV usage: among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
Pronounce: hoop-o'
Origin: a primary preposition
a very small
elachistos (Greek #1646)
used as equivalent to 3398; least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.)
KJV usage: least, very little (small), smallest.
Pronounce: el-akh'-is-tos
Origin: superlative of ἔλαχυς (short)
helm
pedalion (Greek #4079)
a "pedal", i.e. helm
KJV usage: rudder.
Pronounce: pay-dal'-ee-on
Origin: neuter of a (presumed) derivative of πηδόν (the blade of an oar; from the same as 3976)
, whithersoever
hopou (Greek #3699)
what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot
KJV usage: in what place, where(-as, -soever), whither (+ soever).
Pronounce: hop'-oo
Origin: from 3739 and 4225
the governor
an (Greek #302)
a primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty
KJV usage: (what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever. Usually unexpressed except by the subjunctive or potential mood. Also contracted for 1437.
Pronounce: an
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
horme (Greek #3730)
a violent impulse, i.e. onset
KJV usage: assault.
Pronounce: hor-may'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
listeth
euthuno (Greek #2116)
to straighten (level); technically, to steer
KJV usage: governor, make straight.
Pronounce: yoo-thoo'-no
Origin: from 2117
boulomai (Greek #1014)
to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing
KJV usage: be disposed, minded, intend, list, (be, of own) will (-ing). Compare 2309.
Pronounce: boo'-lom-ahee
Origin: middle voice of a primary verb
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More on:

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Governor,
Ships,
Wind

Cross References

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are driven.
Psa. 107:25‑27• 25For he speaketh, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof:
 26They mount up to the heavens, they go down to the depths; their soul is melted because of trouble;
 27They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and they are at their wits' end: (Psa. 107:25‑27)
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Jonah 1:4• 4But Jehovah sent out a great wind upon the sea, and there was a mighty tempest upon the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken. (Jonah 1:4)
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Matt. 8:24• 24and behold, the water became very agitated on the sea, so that the ship was covered by the waves; but *he* slept. (Matt. 8:24)
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Acts 27:14‑38• 14But not long after there came down it a hurricane called Euroclydon.
 15And the ship being caught and driven, and not able to bring her head to the wind, letting her go we were driven before it.
 16But running under the lee of a certain island called Clauda, we were with difficulty able to make ourselves masters of the boat;
 17which having hoisted up, they used helps, frapping the ship; and fearing lest they should run into Syrtis and run aground, and having lowered the gear they were so driven.
 18But the storm being extremely violent on us, on the next day they threw cargo overboard,
 19and on the third day with their own hands they cast away the ship furniture.
 20And neither sun nor stars appearing for many days, and no small storm lying on us, in the end all hope of our being saved was taken away.
 21And when they had been a long while without taking food, Paul then standing up in the midst of them said, Ye ought, O men, to have hearkened to me, and not have made sail from Crete and have gained this disaster and loss.
 22And now I exhort you to be of good courage, for there shall be no loss at all of life of any of you, only of the ship.
 23For an angel of the God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood by me this night,
 24saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has granted to thee all those that sail with thee.
 25Wherefore be of good courage, men, for I believe God that thus it shall be, as it has been said to me.
 26But we must be cast ashore on a certain island.
 27And when the fourteenth night was come, we being driven about in Adria, towards the middle of the night the sailors supposed that some land neared them,
 28and having sounded found twenty fathoms, and having gone a little farther and having again sounded they found fifteen fathoms;
 29and fearing lest we should be cast on rocky places, casting four anchors out of the stern, they wished that day were come.
 30But the sailors wishing to flee out of the ship, and having let down the boat into the sea under pretext of being about to carry out anchors from the prow,
 31Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, Unless these abide in the ship *ye* cannot be saved.
 32Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the boat and let her fall.
 33And while it was drawing on to daylight, Paul exhorted them all to partake of food, saying, Ye have passed the fourteenth day watching in expectation without taking food.
 34Wherefore I exhort you to partake of food, for this has to do with your safety; for not a hair from the head of any one of you shall perish.
 35And, having said these things and taken a loaf, he gave thanks to God before all, and having broken it began to eat.
 36And all taking courage, themselves also took food.
 37And we were in the ship, all the souls, two hundred and seventy-six.
 38And having satisfied themselves with food, they lightened the ship, casting out the wheat into the sea. (Acts 27:14‑38)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Behold also the ships, which are so great, and driven by violent winds, are turned about by a very small rudder, wherever the pleasure of the helmsman will.

W. Kelly Translation

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Behold, the ships also, thougha they are so great and are driven by rough winds, are turned about by a very small rudder, where the impulse of the helmsmanb may purpose.

WK Translation Notes

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a
The KJV needlessly adds "which," corrected by the Revisers.
b
The Revisers properly have "steersman" displacing "governor."