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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•  (Psa. 107:25‑27)
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Jonah 1:4•  (Jonah 1:4)
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Matt. 8:24• 24{i}and behold, [the water] became very agitated on the sea, so that the ship was covered by the waves; but he slept.{/i} (Matt. 8:24)
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Acts 27:14‑38• 14But not long after there beat down a tempestuous wind that is called Euraquilo;
 15and when the ship was caught and could not face the wind, we gave up and were driven.
 16And running under the lee of a certain small island called Clauda, we were able with difficulty to secure the boat;
 17and when they hoisted it, they used helps, frapping the ship; and fearing lest they should be cast upon the Syrtis, they lowered the gear and so were driven.
 18But as we were exceedingly pressed by the storm, the next day they began a clearance overboard;
 19and the third [day] they cast out with their own hands the gear of the ship.
 20And when neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small storm lay on, at last every hope that wished us saved was taken away.
 21And when they had been long without food, then Paul stood forth in their midst and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened to me, and not have put to sea from Crete and have gained this injury and loss.
 22And now I exhort you to be of good courage, for there shall be no loss of life among 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 hath granted thee all that sail with thee.
 25Wherefore, sirs, be of good courage; for I believe God that it shall be as it hath been spoken to me.
 26But we must be cast upon a certain island.
 27But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven to and fro in the Adriatic, about midnight the sailors surmised that they were drawing near to some country,
 28and on sounding, found twenty fathoms, and after going a little farther and again sounding, found ten fathoms;
 29and fearing that haply we should be cast off on rough places they cast four anchors from the stern and wished that day were come.
 30And as the sailors were seeking to flee out of the ship and had lowered the boat into the sea, under pretext as though they would lay out anchors from the bow,
 31Paul said to the centurions and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved.
 32Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat and let her fall off.
 33And while daylight was about to come on, Paul exhorted them all to partake of food, saying [The] fourteenth day today ye wait and continue without food, having taken nothing.
 34Wherefore I exhort you to partake of food, for this is for your safety; for not a hair from the head of any of you shall perish.
 35And when he said this, he took bread, and gave thanks to God before all, and having broken, he began to eat.
 36And all were of good cheer, and themselves also took food.
 37And we were in the ship, all the souls, two hundred and seventy six.
 38And being satisfied with food, they lightened the ship by throwing 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."