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James 5

1 Come now, ye rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Go to G71 (ἄγω) — properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
  • now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • rich men G4145 (πλούσιος) — wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
  • weep G2799 (κλαίω) — to sob, i.e. wail aloud (whereas 1145 is rather to cry silently)
  • and howl G3649 (ὀλολύζω) — to "howl" or "halloo", i.e. shriek
  • for G1909 (ἐπί) — 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…
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • miseries G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • miseries G5004 (ταλαιπωρία) — wretchedness, i.e. calamity
  • that shall come upon G1904 (ἐπέρχομαι) — to supervene, i.e. arrive, occur, impend, attack, (figuratively) influence

2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • riches G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • riches G4149 (πλοῦτος) — wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment
  • are corrupted G4595 (σήπω) — to putrefy, i.e. (figuratively) perish
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • garments G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • garments G2440 (ἱμάτιον) — a dress (inner or outer)
  • are G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • motheaten G4598 (σητόβρωτος) — moth-eaten

3 Your gold and your silver are rusted; and their rust shall be for a testimony against you, and shall eat your flesh as fire. Ye have laid up your treasure in the last days.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • gold G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • gold G5557 (χρυσός) — gold; by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • silver G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • silver G696 (ἄργυρος) — silver (the metal, in the articles or coin)
  • is cankered G2728 (κατιόω) — to rust down, i.e. corrode
  • the rust G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the rust G2447 (ἰός) — rust (as if emitted by metals); also venom (as emitted by serpents)
  • of them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a witness G3142 (μαρτύριον) — something evidential, i.e. (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the Decalogue (in the sacred Tabernacle)
  • against G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • shall eat G5315 (φάγω) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • as it were G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • fire G4442 (πῦρ) — "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
  • Ye have heaped treasure together G2343 (θησαυρίζω) — to amass or reserve (literally or figuratively)
  • for G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the last G2078 (ἔσχατος) — farthest, final (of place or time)
  • days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — 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 part…

4 Behold, the hire of the laborers who mowed your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth out: and the cries of them that reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the hire G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the hire G3408 (μισθός) — pay for service (literally or figuratively), good or bad
  • of the labourers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the labourers G2040 (ἐργάτης) — a toiler; figuratively, a teacher
  • who have G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • reaped down G270 (ἀμάω) — properly, to collect, i.e. (by implication) reap
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • fields G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • fields G5561 (χώρα) — room, i.e. a space of territory (more or less extensive; often including its inhabitants)
  • which is of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • kept back by fraud G650 (ἀποστερέω) — to despoil
  • crieth G2896 (κράζω) — properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e. (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the cries G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the cries G995 (βοή) — a halloo, i.e. call (for aid, etc.)
  • of them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which have reaped G2325 (θερίζω) — to harvest
  • are entered G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the ears G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the ears G3775 (οὖς) — the ear (physically or mentally)
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • of Sabaoth G4519 (σαβαώθ) — armies; sabaoth (i.e. tsebaoth), a military epithet of God

5 Ye have lived delicately on the earth, and taken your pleasure; ye have nourished your hearts in a day of slaughter.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Ye have lived in pleasure G5171 (τρυφάω) — to indulge in luxury
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — 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 earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • been wanton G4684 (σπαταλάω) — to be voluptuous
  • ye have nourished G5142 (τρέφω) — but perhaps strengthened from the base of through the idea of convolution); properly, to stiffen, i.e. fatten (by implication, to cherish (with food, etc.),…
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • hearts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hearts G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • a day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — 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 part…
  • of slaughter G4967 (σφαγή) — butchery (of animals for food or sacrifice, or (figuratively) of men (destruction))

6 Ye have condemned, ye have killed the righteous one; he doth not resist you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Ye have condemned G2613 (καταδικάζω) — to adjudge against, i.e. pronounce guilty
  • killed G5407 (φονεύω) — to be a murderer (of)
  • the just G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
  • he doth G498 (ἀντιτάσσομαι) — to range oneself against, i.e. oppose
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • resist G498 (ἀντιτάσσομαι) — to range oneself against, i.e. oppose
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou

7 Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receive the early and latter rain.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Be patient G3114 (μακροθυμέω) — to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient
  • therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • unto G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • the coming G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the coming G3952 (παρουσία) — a being near, i.e. advent (often, return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
  • of the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the husbandman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the husbandman G1092 (γεωργός) — a land-worker, i.e. farmer
  • waiteth for G1551 (ἐκδέχομαι) — to accept from some source, i.e. (by implication) to await
  • the precious G5093 (τίμιος) — valuable, i.e. (objectively) costly, or (subjectively) honored, esteemed, or (figuratively) beloved
  • fruit G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
  • of the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • and hath long patience G3114 (μακροθυμέω) — to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient
  • for G1909 (ἐπί) — 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…
  • it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • until G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • G302 (ἄν)
  • he receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • the early G4406 (πρώϊμος) — dawning, i.e. (by analogy) autumnal (showering, the first of the rainy season)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • latter G3797 (ὄψιμος) — later, i.e. vernal (showering)
  • rain G5205 (ὑετός) — rain, especially a shower

8 Be ye also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Be G3114 (μακροθυμέω) — to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • patient G3114 (μακροθυμέω) — to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient
  • stablish G4741 (στηρίζω) — to set fast, i.e. (literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or (figuratively) to confirm
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • hearts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hearts G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the coming G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the coming G3952 (παρουσία) — a being near, i.e. advent (often, return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
  • of the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • draweth nigh G1448 (ἐγγίζω) — to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach

9 Murmur not, brethren, one against another, that ye be not judged: behold, the judge standeth before the doors.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Grudge G4727 (στενάζω) — to make (intransitively, be) in straits, i.e. (by implication) to sigh, murmur, pray inaudibly
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • one against G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • lest G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • lest G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • ye be condemned G2632 (κατακρίνω) — to judge against, i.e. sentence
  • behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the judge G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the judge G2923 (κριτής) — a judge (genitive case or specially)
  • standeth G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • before G4253 (πρό) — "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to
  • the door G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the door G2374 (θύρα) — a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively)

10 Take, brethren, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spake in the name of the Lord.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Take G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • the prophets G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the prophets G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • who G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • have spoken G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • in the name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • for an example G5262 (ὑπόδειγμα) — an exhibit for imitation or warning (figuratively, specimen, adumbration)
  • of suffering affliction G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of suffering affliction G2552 (κακοπάθεια) — hardship
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • of patience G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of patience G3115 (μακροθυμία) — longanimity, i.e. (objectively) forbearance or (subjectively) fortitude

11 Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • we count G3106 (μακαρίζω) — to beatify, i.e. pronounce (or esteem) fortunate
  • them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • happy G3106 (μακαρίζω) — to beatify, i.e. pronounce (or esteem) fortunate
  • which endure G5278 (ὑπομένω) — to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere
  • Ye have heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • of the patience G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the patience G5281 (ὑπομονή) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
  • of Job G2492 (Ἰώβ) — Job (i.e. Ijob), a patriarch
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • have seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the end G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the end G5056 (τέλος) — properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), resul…
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • very compassionate G4184 (πολύσπλαγχνος) — extremely compassionate
  • of tender mercy G3629 (οἰκτίρμων) — compassionate

12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by the heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath: but let your yea be yea, and your nay, nay; that ye fall not under judgment.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • above G4253 (πρό) — "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • swear G3660 (ὀμνύω) — to swear, i.e. take (or declare on) oath
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • neither G3383 (μήτε) — not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or nor; also, not even
  • by heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • by heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • by the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • by the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • by any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • other G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • oath G3727 (ὅρκος) — a limit, i.e. (sacred) restraint (specially, an oath)
  • let G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • yea G3483 (ναί) — yes
  • be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • nay G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • lest G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • lest G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • ye fall G4098 (πίπτω) — to fall (literally or figuratively)
  • into G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • condemnation G2920 (κρίσις) — decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law)

13 Is any among you suffering? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Is G2553 (κακοπαθέω) — to undergo hardship
  • any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • afflicted G2553 (κακοπαθέω) — to undergo hardship
  • let him pray G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
  • Is G2114 (εὐθυμέω) — to cheer up, i.e. (intransitively) be cheerful; neuter comparative (adverbially) more cheerfully
  • merry G2114 (εὐθυμέω) — to cheer up, i.e. (intransitively) be cheerful; neuter comparative (adverbially) more cheerfully
  • let him sing psalms G5567 (ψάλλω) — to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes)

14 Is any among you sick? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Is G770 (ἀσθενέω) — to be feeble (in any sense)
  • any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • sick G770 (ἀσθενέω) — to be feeble (in any sense)
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • let him call G4341 (προσκαλέομαι) — to call toward oneself, i.e. summon, invite
  • for the elders G4245 (πρεσβύτερος) — older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian "presbyter"
  • of the Assembly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Assembly G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or sain…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • let them pray G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
  • over G1909 (ἐπί) — 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…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • anointing G218 (ἀλείφω) — to oil (with perfume)
  • with oil G1637 (ἔλαιον) — olive oil
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • of the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)

15 and the prayer of faith shall save him that is sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, it shall be forgiven him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the prayer G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the prayer G2171 (εὐχή) — properly, a wish, expressed as a petition to God, or in votive obligation
  • of faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • shall save G4982 (σώζω) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
  • the sick G2577 (κάμνω) — properly, to toil, i.e. (by implication) to tire (figuratively, faint, sicken)
  • the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • shall raise G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • up G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • and if G2579 (κἄν) — and (or even) if
  • he have committed G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • they G863 (ἀφίημι) — to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
  • shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • forgiven G863 (ἀφίημι) — to send forth, in various applications (as follow)

16 Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Confess G1843 (ἐξομολογέω) — to acknowledge or (by implication, of assent) agree fully
  • trespasses G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • trespasses G3900 (παράπτωμα) — a side-slip (lapse or deviation), i.e. (unintentional) error or (wilful) transgression
  • one to another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • pray G2172 (εὔχομαι) — to wish; by implication, to pray to God
  • one G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
  • for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
  • that G3704 (ὅπως) — what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
  • ye may be healed G2390 (ἰάομαι) — to cure (literally or figuratively)
  • The effectual fervent G1754 (ἐνεργέω) — to be active, efficient
  • prayer G1162 (δέησις) — a petition
  • of a righteous man G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
  • availeth G2480 (ἰσχύω) — to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
  • much G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

17 Elijah was a man of like passions with us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain; and it rained not on the earth for three years and six months.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Elijah G2243 (Ἡλίας) — Helias (i.e. Elijah), an Israelite
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • subject to like passions G3663 (ὁμοιοπαθής) — similarly affected
  • as we are G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he prayed G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
  • earnestly G4335 (προσευχή) — prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that it might G1026 (βρέχω) — to moisten (especially by a shower)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • rain G1026 (βρέχω) — to moisten (especially by a shower)
  • it rained G1026 (βρέχω) — to moisten (especially by a shower)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — 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 earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • by the space of three G5140 (τρεῖς) — "three"
  • years G1763 (ἐνιαυτός) — a year
  • six G1803 (ἕξ) — six
  • months G3376 (μήν) — a month

18 And he prayed again; and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he prayed G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
  • again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
  • the heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • gave G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • rain G5205 (ὑετός) — rain, especially a shower
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • brought forth G985 (βλαστάνω) — to germinate; by implication, to yield fruit
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • fruit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • fruit G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively

19 My brethren, if any among you err from the truth, and one convert him;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • of G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • do err G4105 (πλανάω) — to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • one G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • convert G1994 (ἐπιστρέφω) — to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

20 let him know, that he who converteth a sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Let him know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • he which converteth G1994 (ἐπιστρέφω) — to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
  • the sinner G268 (ἁμαρτωλός) — sinful, i.e. a sinner
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the error G4106 (πλάνη) — objectively, fraudulence; subjectively, a straying from orthodoxy or piety
  • of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • way G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
  • save G4982 (σώζω) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
  • a soul G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from , which is the rat…
  • death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • shall hide G2572 (καλύπτω) — to cover up (literally or figuratively)
  • a multitude G4128 (πλῆθος) — a fulness, i.e. a large number, throng, populace
  • of sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)