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James 4

Stg. 4:2 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Ye lust
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
epithumeo (Greek #1937)
to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully or otherwise)
KJV usage: covet, desire, would fain, lust (after).
Pronounce: ep-ee-thoo-meh'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 2372
, 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
have
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
: ye νkill
phoneuo (Greek #5407)
to be a murderer (of)
KJV usage: kill, do murder, slay.
Pronounce: fon-yoo'-o
Origin: from 5406
, 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
desire to have
zeloo (Greek #2206)
to have warmth of feeling for or against
KJV usage: affect, covet (earnestly), (have) desire, (move with) envy, be jealous over, (be) zealous(-ly affect).
Pronounce: dzay-lo'-o
Origin: from 2205
, 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
cannot
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
dunamai (Greek #1410)
to be able or possible
KJV usage: be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-ahee
Origin: of uncertain affinity
obtain
epitugchano (Greek #2013)
to chance upon, i.e. (by implication) to attain
KJV usage: obtain.
Pronounce: ep-ee-toong-khan'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 5177
: ye fight
machomai (Greek #3164)
to war, i.e. (figuratively) to quarrel, dispute
KJV usage: fight, strive.
Pronounce: makh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of an apparently 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
war
polemeo (Greek #4170)
to be (engaged) in warfare, i.e. to battle (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: fight, (make) war.
Pronounce: pol-em-eh'-o
Origin: from 4171
, yet
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)
ye have
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
, because
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
ye
humas (Greek #5209)
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
KJV usage: ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
Pronounce: hoo-mas'
Origin: accusative case of 5210
ask
aiteo (Greek #154)
to ask (in genitive case)
KJV usage: ask, beg, call for, crave, desire, require. Compare 4441.
Pronounce: ahee-teh'-o
Origin: of uncertain derivation
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
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ν
or, envy.

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Ministry on This Verse

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lust.
Stg. 5:1‑5• 1Ea ya ahora, oh ricos, llorad aullando por vuestras miserias que os vendrán.
 2Vuestras riquezas están podridas: vuestras ropas están comidas de polilla.
 3Vuestro oro y plata están corrompidos de orín; y su orín os será testimonio, y comerá del todo vuestras carnes como fuego. Os habéis allegado tesoro para en los postreros días.
 4He aquí, el jornal de los obreros que han segado vuestras tierras, el cual por engaño no les ha sido pagado de vosotros, clama; y los clamores de los que habían segado, han entrado en los oídos del Señor de los ejércitos.
 5Habéis vivido en deleites sobre la tierra, y sido disolutos; habéis cebado vuestros corazones como en el día de sacrificios. (Stg. 5:1‑5)
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Pr. 1:19• 19Tales son las sendas de todo el que es dado á la codicia, La cual prenderá el alma de sus poseedores. (Pr. 1:19)
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Ec. 4:8• 8Está un hombre solo y sin sucesor; que ni tiene hijo ni hermano; mas nunca cesa de trabajar, ni sus ojos se hartan de sus riquezas, ni se pregunta: ¿Para quién trabajo yo, y defraudo mi alma del bien? También esto es vanidad, y duro trabajo. (Ec. 4:8)
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Hab. 2:5• 5Y también, por cuanto peca por el vino, es un hombre soberbio, y no permanecerá: que ensanchó como el infierno su alma, y es como la muerte, que no se hartará: antes reunió á sí todas las gentes, y amontonó á sí todos los pueblos. (Hab. 2:5)
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1 Ti. 6:9‑10• 9Porque los que quieren enriquecerse, caen en tentación y lazo, y en muchas codicias locas y dañosas, que hunden á los hombres en perdición y muerte.
 10Porque el amor del dinero es la raíz de todos los males: el cual codiciando algunos, se descaminaron de la fe, y fueron traspasados de muchos dolores. (1 Ti. 6:9‑10)
kill.
or, envy.
because.
Stg. 1:5• 5Y si alguno de vosotros tiene falta de sabiduría, demándela á Dios, el cual da á todos abundantemente, y no zahiere; y le será dada. (Stg. 1:5)
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Is. 7:12• 12Y respondió Achâz: No pediré, y no tentaré á Jehová. (Is. 7:12)
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Mt. 7:7‑8• 7Pedid, y se os dará; buscad, y hallaréis; llamad, y se os abrirá.
 8Porque cualquiera que pide, recibe; y el que busca, halla; y al que llama, se abrirá. (Mt. 7:7‑8)
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Lc. 11:9‑13• 9Y yo os digo: Pedid, y se os dará; buscad, y hallaréis; llamad, y os será abierto.
 10Porque todo aquel que pide, recibe; y el que busca, halla; y al que llama, se abre.
 11¿Y cuál padre de vosotros, si su hijo le pidiere pan, le dará una piedra?, ó, si pescado, ¿en lugar de pescado, le dará una serpiente?
 12O, si le pidiere un huevo, ¿le dará un escorpión?
 13Pues si vosotros, siendo malos, sabéis dar buenas dádivas á vuestros hijos, ¿ cuánto más vuestro Padre celestial dará el Espíritu Santo á los que lo pidieren de él? (Lc. 11:9‑13)
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Jn. 4:10• 10Respondió Jesús y díjole: Si conocieses el don de Dios, y quién es el que te dice: Dame de beber: tú pedirías de él, y él te daría agua viva. (Jn. 4:10)
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Jn. 16:24• 24Hasta ahora nada habéis pedido en mi nombre: pedid, y recibiréis, para que vuestro gozo sea cumplido. (Jn. 16:24)
• Now we discover that what lies behind the wars and fightings, which are so common among the professed people of God, is the impure lust of the human heart. (“James 4” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Ye lust and have not: ye kill and are full of envy, and cannot obtain; ye fight and war; ye have not because ye ask not.

W. Kelly Translation

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Ye lust and have not; ye kill and are jealousa, and cannot obtain; ye fight and war; ye have not because ye ask not;

WK Translation Notes

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The word zēloute when used in a bad sense, is "ye envy," or "are jealous." The first word means "ye lust," or "covet."