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James 2

James 2:5 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Hearken
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
akouo (Greek #191)
to hear (in various senses)
KJV usage: give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
Pronounce: ak-oo'-o
Origin: a primary verb
, my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
beloved
agapetos (Greek #27)
beloved
KJV usage: (dearly, well) beloved, dear.
Pronounce: ag-ap-ay-tos'
Origin: from 25
brethren
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
v, Hath
eklegomai (Greek #1586)
to select
KJV usage: make choice, choose (out), chosen.
Pronounce: ek-leg'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 1537 and 3004 (in its primary sense)
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
God
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
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
chosen
eklegomai (Greek #1586)
to select
KJV usage: make choice, choose (out), chosen.
Pronounce: ek-leg'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 1537 and 3004 (in its primary sense)
the poor
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)
of this
toutou (Greek #5127)
of (from or concerning) this (person or thing)
KJV usage: here(-by), him, it, + such manner of, that, thence(-forth), thereabout, this, thus.
Pronounce: too'-too
Origin: genitive case singular masculine or neuter of 3778
world
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
kosmos (Greek #2889)
orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
KJV usage: adorning, world.
Pronounce: kos'-mos
Origin: probably from the base of 2865
rich
plousios (Greek #4145)
wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
KJV usage: rich.
Pronounce: ploo'-see-os
Origin: from 4149
w 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)
faith
pistis (Greek #4102)
persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
KJV usage: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Pronounce: pis'-tis
Origin: from 3982
, 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
heirs
kleronomos (Greek #2818)
a sharer by lot, i.e. inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a possessor
KJV usage: heir.
Pronounce: klay-ron-om'-os
Origin: from 2819 and the base of 3551 (in its original sense of partitioning, i.e. (reflexively) getting by apportionment)
of ηthe kingdom
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
basileia (Greek #932)
properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: kingdom, + reign.
Pronounce: bas-il-i'-ah
Origin: from 935
x which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
he hath promised
epaggello (Greek #1861)
to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by implication) to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself
KJV usage: profess, (make) promise.
Pronounce: ep-ang-el'-lo
Origin: from 1909 and the base of 32
to them that
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
love
agapao (Greek #25)
to love (in a social or moral sense)
KJV usage: (be-)love(-ed). Compare 5368.
Pronounce: ag-ap-ah'-o
Origin: perhaps from ἄγαν (much) (or compare 5689)
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
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1 Cor. 1:26‑28• 26For consider your calling, brethren, that there are not many wise according to flesh, not many powerful, not many high-born.
 27But God has chosen the foolish things of the world, that he may put to shame the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world, that he may put to shame the strong things;
 28and the ignoble things of the world, and the despised, has God chosen, and things that are not, that he may annul the things that are; (1 Cor. 1:26‑28)
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Rev. 2:9• 9I know thy tribulation and thy poverty; but thou art rich; and the railing of those who say that they themselves are Jews, and are not, but a synagogue of Satan. (Rev. 2:9)
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or, that.
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Matt. 5:3• 3Blessed are the poor in spirit, for *theirs* is the kingdom of the heavens. (Matt. 5:3)
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Luke 12:32• 32Fear not, little flock, for it has been the good pleasure of your Father to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32)
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Luke 22:29• 29And *I* appoint unto you, as my Father has appointed unto me, a kingdom, (Luke 22:29)

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Brethren,
Faith,
God,
Heir,
Kingdom; Kingdom of God; Kingdom of Heaven,
Poor

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Hearken.
Judg. 9:7• 7And they told it to Jotham, and he went and stood on the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said to them, Hearken to me, ye citizens of Shechem, that God may hearken to you. (Judg. 9:7)
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1 Kings 22:28• 28And Micah said, If thou return at all in peace, Jehovah has not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O peoples, all of you! (1 Kings 22:28)
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Job 34:10• 10Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: Far be wickedness from *God, and wrong from the Almighty! (Job 34:10)
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Job 38:14• 14It is changed like the signet-clay; and all things stand forth as in a garment: (Job 38:14)
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Prov. 7:24• 24And now, ye sons, hearken unto me, and attend to the words of my mouth. (Prov. 7:24)
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Prov. 8:32• 32And now, sons, hearken unto me, and blessed are they that keep my ways: (Prov. 8:32)
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Mark 7:14• 14And having called again the crowd, he said to them, Hear me, all of you, and understand: (Mark 7:14)
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Acts 7:2• 2And he said, Brethren and fathers, hearken. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran, (Acts 7:2)
Hath not.
James 1:9• 9But let the brother of low degree glory in his elevation, (James 1:9)
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Isa. 14:32• 32And what shall be answered to the messengers of the nation? That Jehovah hath founded Zion, and the afflicted of his people find refuge in it. (Isa. 14:32)
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Isa. 29:19• 19and the meek shall increase their joy in Jehovah, and the needy among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. (Isa. 29:19)
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Zeph. 3:12• 12And I will leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of Jehovah. (Zeph. 3:12)
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Zech. 11:7,11• 7So I fed the flock of slaughter, truly the poor of the flock. And I took unto me two staves; the one I called Beauty, and the other I called Bands; and I fed the flock.
 11And it was broken in that day; and so the poor of the flock that gave heed to me knew that it was the word of Jehovah. (Zech. 11:7,11)
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Matt. 11:5• 5Blind men see and lame walk; lepers are cleansed, and deaf hear; and dead are raised, and poor have glad tidings preached to them: (Matt. 11:5)
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Luke 6:20• 20And *he*, lifting up his eyes upon his disciples, said, Blessed are ye poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. (Luke 6:20)
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Luke 9:57‑58• 57And it came to pass as they went in the way, one said to him, I will follow thee wheresoever thou goest, Lord.
 58And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes and the birds of the heaven roosting-places, but the Son of man has not where he may lay his head. (Luke 9:57‑58)
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Luke 16:22,25• 22And it came to pass that the poor man died, and that he was carried away by the angels into the bosom of Abraham. And the rich man also died and was buried.
 25But Abraham said, Child, recollect that *thou* hast fully received thy good things in thy lifetime, and likewise Lazarus evil things. But now he is comforted here, and *thou* art in suffering. (Luke 16:22,25)
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John 7:48• 48Has any one of the rulers believed on him, or of the Pharisees? (John 7:48)
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1 Cor. 1:26‑28• 26For consider your calling, brethren, that there are not many wise according to flesh, not many powerful, not many high-born.
 27But God has chosen the foolish things of the world, that he may put to shame the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world, that he may put to shame the strong things;
 28and the ignoble things of the world, and the despised, has God chosen, and things that are not, that he may annul the things that are; (1 Cor. 1:26‑28)
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2 Cor. 8:9• 9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sakes he, being rich, became poor, in order that *ye* by *his* poverty might be enriched. (2 Cor. 8:9)
rich.
Prov. 8:17‑21• 17I love those that love me; and they that seek me early shall find me.
 18Riches and honour are with me; durable wealth and righteousness.
 19My fruit is better than fine gold, yea, than pure gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
 20I walk in the path of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
 21that I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasuries. (Prov. 8:17‑21)
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Luke 12:21• 21Thus is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. (Luke 12:21)
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1 Cor. 3:21‑23• 21So that let no one boast in men; for all things are yours.
 22Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things coming, all are yours;
 23and *ye* are Christ's, and Christ is God's. (1 Cor. 3:21‑23)
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2 Cor. 4:15• 15For all things are for your sakes, that the grace abounding through the many may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God. (2 Cor. 4:15)
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2 Cor. 6:10• 10as grieved, but always rejoicing; as poor, but enriching many; as having nothing, and possessing all things. (2 Cor. 6:10)
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Eph. 1:18• 18being enlightened in the eyes of your heart, so that ye should know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, (Eph. 1:18)
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Eph. 3:8• 8To me, less than the least of all saints, has this grace been given, to announce among the nations the glad tidings of the unsearchable riches of the Christ, (Eph. 3:8)
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1 Tim. 6:18• 18to do good, to be rich in good works, to be liberal in distributing, disposed to communicate of their substance, (1 Tim. 6:18)
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Heb. 11:26• 26esteeming the reproach of the Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, for he had respect to the recompense. (Heb. 11:26)
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Rev. 2:9• 9I know thy tribulation and thy poverty; but thou art rich; and the railing of those who say that they themselves are Jews, and are not, but a synagogue of Satan. (Rev. 2:9)
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Rev. 3:18• 18I counsel thee to buy of me gold purified by fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white garments, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness may not be made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint thine eyes, that thou mayest see. (Rev. 3:18)
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Rev. 21:7• 7He that overcomes shall inherit these things, and I will be to him God, and he shall be to me son. (Rev. 21:7)
heirs.
Matt. 5:3• 3Blessed are the poor in spirit, for *theirs* is the kingdom of the heavens. (Matt. 5:3)
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Matt. 25:34• 34Then shall the King say to those on his right hand, Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the world's foundation: (Matt. 25:34)
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Luke 12:32• 32Fear not, little flock, for it has been the good pleasure of your Father to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32)
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Luke 22:29• 29And *I* appoint unto you, as my Father has appointed unto me, a kingdom, (Luke 22:29)
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Rom. 8:17• 17And if children, heirs also: heirs of God, and Christ's joint heirs; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. (Rom. 8:17)
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1 Thess. 2:12• 12that ye should walk worthy of God, who calls you to his own kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12)
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2 Thess. 1:5• 5a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that ye should be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for the sake of which ye also suffer; (2 Thess. 1:5)
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2 Tim. 4:8,18• 8Henceforth the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will render to me in that day; but not only to me, but also to all who love his appearing.
 18The Lord shall deliver me from every wicked work, and shall preserve me for his heavenly kingdom; to whom be glory for the ages of ages. Amen. (2 Tim. 4:8,18)
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1 Peter 1:4• 4to an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance, reserved in the heavens for you, (1 Peter 1:4)
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2 Peter 1:11• 11for thus shall the entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ be richly furnished unto you. (2 Peter 1:11)
the.
or, that which.
James 1:12• 12Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for, having been proved, he shall receive the crown of life, which He has promised to them that love him. (James 1:12)
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Ex. 20:6• 6and shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments. (Ex. 20:6)
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1 Sam. 2:30• 30Wherefore Jehovah the God of Israel saith, I said indeed, Thy house and the house of thy father should walk before me for ever. But now Jehovah saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed. (1 Sam. 2:30)
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Prov. 8:17• 17I love those that love me; and they that seek me early shall find me. (Prov. 8:17)
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Matt. 5:3• 3Blessed are the poor in spirit, for *theirs* is the kingdom of the heavens. (Matt. 5:3)
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Luke 6:20• 20And *he*, lifting up his eyes upon his disciples, said, Blessed are ye poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. (Luke 6:20)
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Luke 12:32• 32Fear not, little flock, for it has been the good pleasure of your Father to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32)
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1 Cor. 2:9• 9but according as it is written, Things which eye has not seen, and ear not heard, and which have not come into man's heart, which God has prepared for them that love him, (1 Cor. 2:9)
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2 Tim. 4:8• 8Henceforth the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will render to me in that day; but not only to me, but also to all who love his appearing. (2 Tim. 4:8)
• A contrast is then drawn between the way God acts and the way of many who profess to be believers. (“The Proof of Faith: James 2” by H. Smith)
• . God’s choice had in the main fallen on the poor; and with this agree the words of the Apostle to the Gentiles, in 1 Cor. 1:26-31. (“James 2” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Hear, my beloved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor as to the world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to them that love him?

W. Kelly Translation

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Hear, my beloved brethren; did not God choose the poor as to the worlda rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to those that love him?

WK Translation Notes

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The true reading on the best authority is "as to the world." Some MSS. have "in this world," or "in the world." "Of the world" appears to be the dative of reference, that is, poor in respect of, or as to, the world, a not uncommon usage.