James 2:5

New Testament • 13 words with Strong's data

"Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?"

Word-by-Word Analysis

שָׁמַע

shâmaʻ

H8085

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

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my

דּוֹד

dôwd

H1730

(figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle

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אָח

ʼâch

H251

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))

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Hath not

אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...

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בָּחַר

bâchar

H977

properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select

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the

עָנִי

ʻânîy

H6041

depressed, in mind or circumstances

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of this

תֵּבֵל

têbêl

H8398

the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia,...

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עָשִׁיר

ʻâshîyr

H6223

rich, whether literal or figurative (noble)

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in

אֵמוּן

ʼêmûwn

H529

established, i.e. (figuratively) trusty; also (abstractly) trustworthiness

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and

κληρονόμος

klēronómos

G2818

a sharer by lot, i.e. inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a possessor

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of the

מַלְכוּ

malkûw

H4437

dominion (abstractly or concretely)

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which he hath

דָבַר

dâbar

H1696

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

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to them that

אָהַב

ʼâhab

H157

to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)

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him

Key Terms in This Verse

heirs G2818

κληρονόμος klēronómos

a sharer by lot, i.e. inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a possessor

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promised H1696

דָבַר dâbar

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

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rich H6223

עָשִׁיר ʻâshîyr

rich, whether literal or figurative (noble)

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beloved H1730

דּוֹד dôwd

(figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle

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chosen H977

בָּחַר bâchar

properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select

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Hearken H8085

שָׁמַע shâmaʻ

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

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poor H6041

עָנִי ʻânîy

depressed, in mind or circumstances

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faith H529

אֵמוּן ʼêmûwn

established, i.e. (figuratively) trusty; also (abstractly) trustworthiness

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world H8398

תֵּבֵל têbêl

the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia, Palestine

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love H157

אָהַב ʼâhab

to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)

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Cross References

Matthew 5:3 cross-reference

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Luke 6:20 cross-reference

And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

Revelation 2:9 cross-reference

I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

2 Corinthians 8:9 cross-reference

For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

Luke 12:21 cross-reference

So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

Hebrews 11:26 cross-reference

Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

1 Peter 1:4 cross-reference

To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

Luke 12:32 cross-reference

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

James 1:12 cross-reference

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

1 Corinthians 2:9 cross-reference

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

James 1:9 cross-reference

Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

2 Corinthians 6:10 cross-reference

As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

Matthew 25:34 cross-reference

Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

Revelation 3:18 cross-reference

I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes w...

Luke 16:25 cross-reference

But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

Revelation 21:7 cross-reference

He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

2 Timothy 4:8 cross-reference

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

1 Samuel 2:30 cross-reference

Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I ...

Isaiah 29:19 cross-reference

The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

2 Timothy 4:18 cross-reference

And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Matthew 11:5 cross-reference

The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.

2 Thessalonians 1:5 cross-reference

Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:

1 Timothy 6:18 cross-reference

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

Job 34:10 cross-reference

Therefore hearken unto me ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.

Luke 16:22 cross-reference

And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;

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