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James 5

James 5:5 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Ye have lived in pleasure
truphao (Greek #5171)
to indulge in luxury
KJV usage: live in pleasure.
Pronounce: troo-fah'-o
Origin: from 5172
o on
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
the earth
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
ge (Greek #1093)
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
KJV usage: country, earth(-ly), ground, land, world.
Pronounce: ghay
Origin: contracted from a primary word
, 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
been wanton
spatalao (Greek #4684)
to be voluptuous
KJV usage: live in pleasure, be wanton.
Pronounce: spat-al-ah'-o
Origin: from σπατάλη (luxury)
; ye have nourished
trepho (Greek #5142)
properly, to stiffen, i.e. fatten (by implication, to cherish (with food, etc.), pamper, rear)
KJV usage: bring up, feed, nourish.
Pronounce: tref'-o
Origin: a primary verb (properly, τρέφω; but perhaps strengthened from the base of 5157 through the idea of convolution)
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
hearts
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
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
, as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
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)
a day
hemera (Greek #2250)
day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)
KJV usage: age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Pronounce: hay-mer'-ah
Origin: feminine (with 5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι (to sit; akin to the base of 1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle
of slaughter
sphage (Greek #4967)
butchery (of animals for food or sacrifice, or (figuratively) of men (destruction))
KJV usage: slaughter.
Pronounce: sfag-ay'
Origin: from 4969
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Luke 16:19,25• 19Now there was a rich man and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, making good cheer in splendour every day.
 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 16:19,25)

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Ministry on This Verse

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have lived.
1 Sam. 25:6,36• 6And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.
 36{i}And Abigail came to Nabal; and behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal's heart was merry within him, for he was drunken to excess; so she told him nothing, less or more, until the morning light.{/i} (1 Sam. 25:6,36)
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Job 21:11‑15• 11They send forth their sucklings as a flock,{HR}And their children frisk.
 12They lift [their voice] to timbrel and harp,{HR}And rejoice at the sound of a pipe.
 13They wear out their days in prosperity,{HR}And in a moment sink [to] Sheol.
 14Yet they say to God, Depart from us,{HR}For we desired not the knowledge of thy ways:
 15What [is] the Almighty that we should serve him?{HR}And what profit have we if we meet him? (Job 21:11‑15)
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Psa. 17:14• 14From men, thy hand, O Jehovah, from men of the world:{HR}Their portion is in this life and [with] thy treasure thou fillest their belly;{HR}They are satisfied with sons, and they leave their abundance to their children. (Psa. 17:14)
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Psa. 73:7• 7Their eyes stand out with fatness,{HR}The imaginations of their heart overflow. (Psa. 73:7)
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Eccl. 11:9• 9{i}Rejoice, young man, in thy youth;{HR}And let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth,{HR}And walk in the ways of thy heart,{HR}And in the sight of thine eyes;{HR}But know that for all these [things]{HR}God will bring thee into judgment.{HR}{/i} (Eccl. 11:9)
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Isa. 5:11‑12• 11Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, [that] they may follow strong drink; that tarry late into the night, [till] wine inflame them!
 12And the harp and the lute, the tabret and the pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of Jehovah, neither have they considered the operation of his hands. (Isa. 5:11‑12)
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Isa. 47:8• 8Now therefore hear this, [thou that art] given to pleasures, that dwellest carelessly, that sayest in thy heart, I [am], and all besides me [is] nothing; I shall not sit [as] a widow, neither shall I know loss of children. (Isa. 47:8)
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Isa. 56:12• 12Come ye, [say they,] I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and tomorrow shall be as this day, [a day] great beyond measure. (Isa. 56:12)
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Amos 6:1,4‑6• 1Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came!
 4that lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall;
 5that chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of music, like David;
 6that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph. (Amos 6:1,4‑6)
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Luke 16:19,25• 19Now there was a rich man and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, making good cheer in splendour every day.
 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 16:19,25)
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1 Tim. 5:6• 6But she that devoteth herself to pleasure is dead while living. (1 Tim. 5:6)
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2 Tim. 3:4• 4traitors, headstrong, puffed up, pleasure-lovers rather than God-lovers, (2 Tim. 3:4)
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Jude 12• 12These are spots in your love-feasts, feasting together, fearlessly pasturing themselves; clouds without water carried along by winds; autumnal trees without fruit, twice dead, rooted up; (Jude 12)
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Rev. 18:7• 7How much she glorified herself and lived luxuriously, so much torment and mourning give her. Because in her heart she saith, I sit a queen and am no widow and shall in no wise see mourning; (Rev. 18:7)
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Isa. 3:16• 16And Jehovah saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with outstretched necks, and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet: (Isa. 3:16)
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Rom. 13:13• 13As in daylight, let us walk becomingly, not in revels and drunkenness, not in chambering and indecency, not in strife and envy; (Rom. 13:13)
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Prov. 7:14• 14I have peace-offerings;{HR}This day have I paid my vows. (Prov. 7:14)
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Prov. 17:1• 1Better [is] a piece of dry bread and quietness therewith{HR}Than a house full of the sacrifices of strife. (Prov. 17:1)
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Isa. 22:13• 13and behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die. (Isa. 22:13)
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Ezek. 39:17• 17And, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Speak unto every feathered fowl, and to every beast of the field, Assemble yourselves, and come; gather yourselves on every side to my sacrifice that I do sacrifice for you, even a great sacrifice upon the mountains of Israel, that ye may eat flesh and drink blood. (Ezek. 39:17)
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Rev. 19:17‑18• 17And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in mid-heaven, Come, gather yourselves together unto the great supper of God;
 18that ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of chiliarchs, and the flesh of strong {i}men{/i}, and the flesh of horses, and of those that sit on them, and the flesh of all, both free and bond, and both little and great. (Rev. 19:17‑18)
• The Lord Himself became poor that we through His poverty might be rich. It is to the poor the gospel is sent; and God hath chosen "the foolish", "the weak", the "base", and the "despised" of this world. There may, indeed, be some mighty and some high-born that are called, but, says the Scripture, "not many" (1 Cor. 1:26-29). (“The Coming of the Lord: James 5” by H. Smith)
• They were utterly self-indulgent, thinking of little but their own luxuries….Appearances however are deceitful. In reality they were but like brute beasts being fattened for killing. (“James 5” by F.B. Hole)
• If Psa. 73 be read we discover that this is no new thing. Asaph had been greatly troubled observing the prosperity of the wicked, coupled with the chastenings and sorrows of the people of God; and he found no satisfactory solution of the problem until he went into the sanctuary of God. (“James 5” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Ye have lived luxuriously on the earth and indulged yourselves; ye have nourished your hearts as in a day of slaughter;

W. Kelly Translation

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Ye lived luxuriously on the earth and indulged yourselvesa; ye nourished your hearts inb a day of slaughter.

WK Translation Notes

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a
It should be "Luxuriously ye lived on the earth and indulged yourselves; ye nourished... condemned... killed," etc. All is summed up conclusively in the view of the writer; who nevertheless guards against possible misuse by his transition to the present in the closing words, "he doth not resist you" (vs. 6). (Compare also vss. 7-10).
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"As" before "in" of the T. R. is rightly excluded, though not a few authorities favour its insertion.