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James 3:9 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Therewith
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)
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)
bless we
eulogeo (Greek #2127)
to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
KJV usage: bless, praise.
Pronounce: yoo-log-eh'-o
Origin: from a compound of 2095 and 3056
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
, even
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 Father
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently 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
therewith
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)
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)
curse we
kataraomai (Greek #2672)
to execrate; by analogy, to doom
KJV usage: curse.
Pronounce: kat-ar-ah'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 2671
men
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
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
, which
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
are made
ginomai (Greek #1096)
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
KJV usage: arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
Pronounce: ghin'-om-ahee
Origin: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb
after
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
the similitude
homoiosis (Greek #3669)
assimilation, i.e. resemblance
KJV usage: similitude.
Pronounce: hom-oy'-o-sis
Origin: from 3666
of God
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
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Ministry on This Verse

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Therewith.
Psa. 16:9• 9Therefore my heart hath been glad,{HR}And my soul rejoiceth;{HR}My flesh also shall lie down in confidence. (Psa. 16:9)
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Psa. 30:12• 12So that glory may sing praise to thee and not be silent.{HR}O Jehovah, my God, I will give thee thanks forever. (Psa. 30:12)
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Psa. 35:28• 28And my tongue shall celebrate thy righteousness,{HR}Thy praise, all the day. (Psa. 35:28)
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Psa. 51:14• 14Deliver me from blood, Ο God, God of my salvation;{HR}My tongue shall celebrate thy righteousness. (Psa. 51:14)
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Psa. 57:8• 8Awake, my glory! awake, lute and harp!{HR}I will wake the dawn . (Psa. 57:8)
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Psa. 62:4• 4Only they consult to thrust from his dignity;{HR}They delight in lies;{HR}They bless with their mouth,{HR}And in their inward part they curse. Selah. (Psa. 62:4)
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Psa. 71:24• 24My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day;{HR}For they shall be ashamed,{HR}For they shall be confounded,{HR}That seek evil to me. (Psa. 71:24)
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Psa. 108:1• 1A psalm of David.{HR}My heart [is] fixed, O God:{HR}I will sing and sing psalms , yea, my glory. (Psa. 108:1)
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Acts 2:26• 26On this account my heart was cheered and my tongue was exceeding glad; yea more my flesh also shall dwell in hope (Acts 2:26)
bless.
1 Chron. 29:10,20• 10Wherefore David blessed Jehovah before all the congregation, and David said, Blessed be thou, Jehovah God of Israel our father, forever and ever.
 20{i}And David said to all the congregation, Bless now Jehovah your God. And all the congregation blessed Jehovah the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and did homage to Jehovah and the king.{/i} (1 Chron. 29:10,20)
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Psa. 34:1• 1Of David, when he changeth his judgment before Abimelech; and he driveth him away, and he departeth.{HR}I will bless Jehovah at all times:{HR}His praise [shall be] continually in my mouth. (Psa. 34:1)
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Psa. 63:4• 4So will I bless thee in my life,{HR}In thy name will I lift up my hands. (Psa. 63:4)
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Psa. 145:1,21• 1Praise: of David.{HR}I will exalt thee my God the king,{HR}And I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
 21Jehovah's praise shall my mouth forever speak;{HR}And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever. (Psa. 145:1,21)
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Isa. 29:13• 13And the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw nigh with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment taught of men: (Isa. 29:13)
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Eph. 1:3• 3Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ that blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly [places] in Christ, (Eph. 1:3)
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1 Peter 1:3• 3Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, that according to his abundant mercy begot us again unto a living hope through Jesus Christ's resurrection out of [the] dead, (1 Peter 1:3)
therewith curse.
Judg. 9:27• 27{i}And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trode the grapes, and made rejoicings, and went into the house of their god, and ate and drank, and cursed Abimelech.{/i} (Judg. 9:27)
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2 Sam. 16:5• 5{i}And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, there came out from thence a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed,{/i} (2 Sam. 16:5)
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2 Sam. 19:21• 21{i}And Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Should not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed Jehovah's anointed?{/i} (2 Sam. 19:21)
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Psa. 10:7• 7Of cursing his mouth is full, and of deceits and violence;{HR}Under his tongue [is] mischief and iniquity. (Psa. 10:7)
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Psa. 59:12• 12The sin of their mouth [is] the word of their lips;{HR}And they shall be taken in their pride,{HR}And for cursing and falsehood they will tell. (Psa. 59:12)
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Psa. 109:17‑18• 17And he loved cursing; for (and) it came to him:{HR}And he delighted not in blessing:{HR}So it was far from him.
 18And he put on cursing as his garment,{HR}And it came like the water into his midst,{HR}And like the oil into his bones. (Psa. 109:17‑18)
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Eccl. 7:22• 22For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth{HR}That thou thyself likewise hast cursed others. (Eccl. 7:22)
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Matt. 5:44• 44But I say to you, Love your enemies, and pray for those that persecute you, (Matt. 5:44)
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Matt. 26:74• 74Then he began to curse and to swear, I know not the man. And immediately a cock crew. (Matt. 26:74)
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Rom. 3:14• 14whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness; (Rom. 3:14)
made.
Gen. 1:26‑27• 26And God said, Let Us make men in Our image, after Our likeness; and let them have dominion over fish of the sea, and over bird of the heavens, and over cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
 27And God created Man in his image, in God's image created he him; male and female created he them. (Gen. 1:26‑27)
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Gen. 5:1• 1This [is the] book of Adam's generations. In the day God created man, in God's likeness made he him; (Gen. 5:1)
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Gen. 9:6• 6[Whoso] sheddeth the man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed; for in God's image made he the man. (Gen. 9:6)
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1 Cor. 11:7• 7For a man indeed ought not to have his head covered, being God's image and glory; but the woman is man's glory. (1 Cor. 11:7)
• The tongue can be thoroughly inconsistent, for, while capable of blessing God, it can also curse man made in the likeness of God. (“The Evil of the Flesh: James 3-4” by H. Smith)
• Christians know Him and bless Him in this way, and yet there are times when utterances of a very contrary sort come out of their lips. Sometimes they even go so far as cursing men who are made in the likeness of God. (“James 3” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Therewith bless we the Lord and Fatherc, and therewith curse we men made after the likeness of God.

JND Translation Notes

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Or, perhaps, "the Lord and [the] Father." The form of the phrase must be noted. it is one article with two nouns, and so they are in some respect one, perhaps here only in respect of the blessing.

W. Kelly Translation

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Therewith we bless the Lord and [the] Fathera, and therewith we curse men that are made according to God’s likeness.

WK Translation Notes

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There is but one article to "Lord and Father." Grammatically therefore the phrase admits of meaning "Him Who is Lord and Father," no less than "the Lord and (the) Father" brought together under that link of objects united here expressly though in themselves distinct. This they could not be fittingly unless there were a common nature and glory. So we may see in such a phrase as "the kingdom of God and Christ." Far be it from the heart or mouth to question in the least that Christ is God, which is declared comparatively so often. It was the rarity of the combination, however taken, which no doubt led to substituting "God" as in the common text, following the more modern MSS. for "the Lord." But if we accept the ancient reading, our language, we must bear in mind, does not, like the Greek, admit but one article. The RV accepts "Lord" for God of the KJV.