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
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)
פָּנָה
pânâh
to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
תָּמִים
tâmîym
entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
תּוֹרָה
tôwrâh
a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
דְּרוֹר
dᵉrôwr
freedom; hence, spontaneity of outflow, and so clear
ἐμμένω
emménō
to stay in the same place, i.e. (figuratively) persevere
שָׁם
shâm
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
ἐπιλανθάνομαι
epilanthánomai
to lose out of mind; by implication, to neglect
ἀκροατής
akroatḗs
apparently an intensive of G191 (ἀκούω)); a hearer (merely)
רָעַע
râʻaʻ
properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good fornothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)
מַעֲשֶׂה
maʻăseh
an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
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)
בָרַךְ
bârak
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...
דָּבָר
dâbâr
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
Key Terms in This Verse
ἐπιλανθάνομαι epilanthánomai
to lose out of mind; by implication, to neglect
Study G1950 →ἀκροατής akroatḗs
apparently an intensive of G191 (ἀκούω)); a hearer (merely)
Study G202 →ἐμμένω emménō
to stay in the same place, i.e. (figuratively) persevere
Study G1696 →רָעַע râʻaʻ
properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good fornothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)
Study H7489 →דָּבָר dâbâr
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
Study H1697 →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)
Study H376 →תָּמִים tâmîym
entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
Study H8549 →Cross References
But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.
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.
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.
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.
Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.
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:
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:
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...
Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
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 ...
To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
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;
And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.
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