James 1:25

New Testament • 14 words with Strong's data

"But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed."

Word-by-Word Analysis

But

אִישׁ

ʼîysh

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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פָּנָה

pânâh

H6437

to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.

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into the

תָּמִים

tâmîym

H8549

entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth

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תּוֹרָה

tôwrâh

H8451

a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch

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of

דְּרוֹר

dᵉrôwr

H1865

freedom; hence, spontaneity of outflow, and so clear

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and

ἐμμένω

emménō

G1696

to stay in the same place, i.e. (figuratively) persevere

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שָׁם

shâm

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

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he being not a

ἐπιλανθάνομαι

epilanthánomai

G1950

to lose out of mind; by implication, to neglect

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ἀκροατής

akroatḗs

G202

apparently an intensive of G191 (ἀκούω)); a hearer (merely)

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but a

רָעַע

râʻaʻ

H7489

properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good fornothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)

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of the

מַעֲשֶׂה

maʻăseh

H4639

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

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this

אִישׁ

ʼîysh

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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shall be

בָרַךְ

bârak

H1288

to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as...

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in his

דָּבָר

dâbâr

H1697

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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Key Terms in This Verse

forgetful G1950

ἐπιλανθάνομαι epilanthánomai

to lose out of mind; by implication, to neglect

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hearer G202

ἀκροατής akroatḗs

apparently an intensive of G191 (ἀκούω)); a hearer (merely)

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continueth G1696

ἐμμένω emménō

to stay in the same place, i.e. (figuratively) persevere

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doer H7489

רָעַע râʻaʻ

properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good fornothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)

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deed H1697

דָּבָר dâbâr

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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liberty H1865

דְּרוֹר dᵉrôwr

freedom; hence, spontaneity of outflow, and so clear

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looketh H6437

פָּנָה pânâh

to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.

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whoso H376

אִישׁ ʼîysh

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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perfect H8549

תָּמִים tâmîym

entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth

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therein H8033

שָׁם shâm

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

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Cross References

Luke 11:28 cross-reference

But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

John 13:17 cross-reference

If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

1 Peter 2:16 cross-reference

As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.

Galatians 5:1 cross-reference

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

James 2:12 cross-reference

So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.

1 Corinthians 15:58 cross-reference

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

1 Timothy 4:16 cross-reference

Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

Proverbs 14:15 cross-reference

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

Romans 11:22 cross-reference

Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.

2 Corinthians 13:5 cross-reference

Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

Romans 8:15 cross-reference

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Acts 13:43 cross-reference

Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

1 Timothy 2:15 cross-reference

Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.

Psalm 106:3 cross-reference

Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.

Acts 26:22 cross-reference

Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:

Galatians 2:4 cross-reference

And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:

Revelation 14:13 cross-reference

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do foll...

Romans 7:12 cross-reference

Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.

Acts 2:42 cross-reference

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

John 8:36 cross-reference

If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

Psalm 119:32 cross-reference

I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.

1 Samuel 12:14 cross-reference

If ye will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you continue following the LORD ...

Isaiah 8:20 cross-reference

To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

Hebrews 12:15 cross-reference

Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;

Psalm 119:45 cross-reference

And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.

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