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James 5:4 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'
, the hire
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
misthos (Greek #3408)
pay for service (literally or figuratively), good or bad
KJV usage: hire, reward, wages.
Pronounce: mis-thos'
Origin: apparently a primary word
k of the laborers
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
ergates (Greek #2040)
a toiler; figuratively, a teacher
KJV usage: labourer, worker(-men).
Pronounce: er-gat'-ace
Origin: from 2041
who have
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
reaped down
amao (Greek #270)
properly, to collect, i.e. (by implication) reap
KJV usage: reap down.
Pronounce: am-ah'-o
Origin: from 260
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
fields
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
chora (Greek #5561)
room, i.e. a space of territory (more or less extensive; often including its inhabitants)
KJV usage: coast, county, fields, ground, land, region. Compare 5117.
Pronounce: kho'-rah
Origin: feminine of a derivative of the base of 5490 through the idea of empty expanse
, which is of
apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
you
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
kept back by fraud
apostereo (Greek #650)
to despoil
KJV usage: defraud, destitute, kept back by fraud.
Pronounce: ap-os-ter-eh'-o
Origin: from 575 and στερέω (to deprive)
, crieth
krazo (Greek #2896)
properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e. (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)
KJV usage: cry (out).
Pronounce: krad'-zo
Origin: a primary verb
: 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
the cries
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
boe (Greek #995)
a halloo, i.e. call (for aid, etc.)
KJV usage: cry.
Pronounce: bo-ay'
Origin: from 994
of them
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
which have reaped
therizo (Greek #2325)
to harvest
KJV usage: reap.
Pronounce: ther-id'-zo
Origin: from 2330 (in the sense of the crop)
are entered
eiserchomai (Greek #1525)
to enter (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).
Pronounce: ice-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 1519 and 2064
n into
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
the ears
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
ous (Greek #3775)
the ear (physically or mentally)
KJV usage: ear.
Pronounce: ooce
Origin: apparently a primary word
of the Lord
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
of sabaoth
sabaoth (Greek #4519)
armies; sabaoth (i.e. tsebaoth), a military epithet of God
KJV usage: sabaoth.
Pronounce: sab-ah-owth'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (06635 in feminine plural)
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Jer. 22:13• 13Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his upper chambers by injustice; that taketh his neighbour's service without wages, and giveth him not his earning; (Jer. 22:13)
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Mal. 3:5• 5And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the false swearers, and against those that oppress the hired servant in his wages, the widow and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith Jehovah of hosts. (Mal. 3:5)
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Ex. 22:27• 27for that is his only covering, his garment for his skin: on what shall he lie down? And it shall come to pass, when he crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I am gracious. (Ex. 22:27)

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Ministry on This Verse

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the hire.
Lev. 19:13• 13Thou shalt not oppress thy neighbour, neither rob him. The wages of the hired servant shall not abide with thee all night until the morning. (Lev. 19:13)
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Deut. 24:14‑15• 14Thou shalt not oppress a hired servant who is poor and needy of thy brethren, or of thy sojourners who are in thy land within thy gates:
 15on his day thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall the sun go down upon it; for he is poor, and his soul yearneth after it; lest he cry against thee to Jehovah, and it be a sin in thee. (Deut. 24:14‑15)
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Job 24:10‑11• 10These go naked without clothing, and, hungry, they bear the sheaf;
 11They press out oil within their walls, they tread their winepresses, and suffer thirst. (Job 24:10‑11)
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Job 31:38‑39• 38If my land cry out against me, and its furrows weep together;
 39If I have eaten the fruits thereof without money, and have tormented to death the souls of its owners: (Job 31:38‑39)
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Isa. 5:7• 7For the vineyard of Jehovah of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah the plant of his delight: and he looked for justice, and behold, blood-shedding; for righteousness, and behold, a cry. (Isa. 5:7)
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Jer. 22:13• 13Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his upper chambers by injustice; that taketh his neighbour's service without wages, and giveth him not his earning; (Jer. 22:13)
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Hab. 2:11• 11For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it. (Hab. 2:11)
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Mal. 3:5• 5And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the false swearers, and against those that oppress the hired servant in his wages, the widow and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith Jehovah of hosts. (Mal. 3:5)
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Col. 4:1• 1Masters, give to bondmen what is just and fair, knowing that *ye* also have a Master in the heavens. (Col. 4:1)
the cries.
Gen. 4:10• 10And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood is crying to me from the ground. (Gen. 4:10)
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Ex. 2:23‑24• 23And it came to pass during those many days, that the king of Egypt died. And the children of Israel sighed because of the bondage, and cried; and their cry came up to God because of the bondage;
 24and God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob; (Ex. 2:23‑24)
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Ex. 3:9• 9And now behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me; and I have also seen the oppression with which the Egyptians oppress them. (Ex. 3:9)
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Ex. 22:22‑24,27• 22Ye shall not afflict any widow or fatherless child.
 23If thou afflict him in any way, if he cry at all unto me, I will certainly hear his cry;
 24and my anger shall burn, and I will slay you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless.
 27for that is his only covering, his garment for his skin: on what shall he lie down? And it shall come to pass, when he crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I am gracious. (Ex. 22:22‑24,27)
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Deut. 24:15• 15on his day thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall the sun go down upon it; for he is poor, and his soul yearneth after it; lest he cry against thee to Jehovah, and it be a sin in thee. (Deut. 24:15)
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Job 34:28• 28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted. (Job 34:28)
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Psa. 9:12• 12For when he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them; the cry of the afflicted ones hath he not forgotten. (Psa. 9:12)
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Luke 18:7• 7And shall not God at all avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, and he bears long as to them? (Luke 18:7)
Lord.
Rom. 9:29• 29And according as Esaias said before, Unless the Lord of hosts had left us a seed, we had been as Sodom, and made like even as Gomorrha. (Rom. 9:29)
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Isa. 1:9• 9Unless Jehovah of hosts had left us a very small residue, we should have been as Sodom, we should have been like unto Gomorrah. (Isa. 1:9)
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Isa. 1•  (Isa. 1)
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• Riches tend to a life of idle luxury in which the poor are ignored and forgotten. (“The Coming of the Lord: James 5” by H. Smith)
• He charges them {the rich} with fraud, and that of the most despicable character. They took advantage of the humblest people who were least able to defend themselves. (“James 5” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Behold, the wages of your labourers, who have harvested your fields, wrongfully kept back by you, cry, and the cries of those that have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaothd.

JND Translation Notes

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i.e. Jehovah of hosts as Rom. 9.29.

W. Kelly Translation

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Behold, the hire of the labourers who reaped your fields, that is kept back of youa crieth out, and the cries of those that reaped entered into the ears of Jehovah of hosts.

WK Translation Notes

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Or, "from you."