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James 2

Stg. 2:2 KJV (With Strong’s)

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gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
if
ean (Greek #1437)
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
KJV usage: before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See 3361.
Pronounce: eh-an'
Origin: from 1487 and 302
there come
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
unto
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
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
δassembly
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
sunagoge (Greek #4864)
an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a Christian church
KJV usage: assembly, congregation, synagogue.
Pronounce: soon-ag-o-gay'
Origin: from (the reduplicated form of) 4863
a man
aner (Greek #435)
a man (properly as an individual male)
KJV usage: fellow, husband, man, sir.
Pronounce: an'-ayr
Origin: a primary word (compare 444)
with a gold ring
chrusodaktulios (Greek #5554)
gold-ringed, i.e. wearing a golden finger-ring or similar jewelry
KJV usage: with a gold ring.
Pronounce: khroo-sod-ak-too'-lee-os
Origin: from 5557 and 1146
, 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)
goodly
lampros (Greek #2986)
radiant; by analogy, limpid; figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance)
KJV usage: bright, clear, gay, goodly, gorgeous, white.
Pronounce: lam-pros'
Origin: from the same as 2985
apparel
esthes (Greek #2066)
dress
KJV usage: apparel, clothing, raiment, robe.
Pronounce: es-thace'
Origin: from ἕννυμι (to clothe)
, and
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
there come in
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
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
a poor man
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)
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)
vile
rhuparos (Greek #4508)
dirty, i.e. (relatively) cheap or shabby; morally, wicked
KJV usage: vile.
Pronounce: rhoo-par-os'
Origin: from 4509
raiment
esthes (Greek #2066)
dress
KJV usage: apparel, clothing, raiment, robe.
Pronounce: es-thace'
Origin: from ἕννυμι (to clothe)
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synagogue.

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Ministry on This Verse

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assembly.
Gr. synagogue.
gold.
Est. 3:10• 10Entonces el rey quitó su anillo de su mano, y diólo á Amán hijo de Amadatha Agageo, enemigo de los Judíos, (Est. 3:10)
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Est. 8:2• 2Y quitóse el rey su anillo que había vuelto á tomar de Aman, y diólo á Mardochêo. Y Esther puso á Mardochêo sobre la casa de Amán. (Est. 8:2)
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Lc. 15:22• 22Mas el padre dijo á sus siervos: Sacad el principal vestido, y vestidle; y poned un anillo en su mano, y zapatos en sus pies. (Lc. 15:22)
goodly.
Gn. 27:15• 15Y tomó Rebeca los vestidos de Esaú su hijo mayor, los preciosos, que ella tenía en casa, y vistió á Jacob su hijo menor: (Gn. 27:15)
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Mt. 11:8‑9• 8Mas ¿qué salisteis á ver? ¿un hombre cubierto de delicados vestidos? He aquí, los que traen vestidos delicados, en las casas de los reyes están.
 9Mas ¿qué salisteis á ver? ¿un profeta? También os digo, y más que profeta. (Mt. 11:8‑9)
in vile.
Is. 64:6• 6Si bien todos nosotros somos como suciedad, y todas nuestras justicias como trapo de inmundicia; y caímos todos nosotros como la hoja, y nuestras maldades nos llevaron como viento. (Is. 64:6)
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Zac. 3:3‑4• 3Y Josué estaba vestido de vestimentas viles, y estaba delante del ángel.
 4Y habló el ángel, é intimó á los que estaban delante de sí, diciendo: Quitadle esas vestimentas viles. Y á él dijo: Mira que he hecho pasar tu pecado de ti, y te he hecho vestir de ropas de gala. (Zac. 3:3‑4)
• {v.2-3} When some rich Jew pompously entered ….{v.3} attired in all his finery, he was met with servile attention, as much by the Christians as by the non-Christians apparently. When a poor man entered he was unceremoniously put in an obscure place. (“James 2” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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for if there come unto your synagogue a man with a gold ring in splendid apparel, and a poor man also come in in vile apparel,

W. Kelly Translation

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For if there come into your meetinga a man gold-ringed in splendid clothing, and there come in also a poor one in vile clothing;

WK Translation Notes

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Lit. "synagogue." One can easily understand "synagogue" used by the writer to those addressed, not literally, but as applied by a ready transition to a Christian company. It is therefore here rendered "meeting" as perhaps the nearest analogue.