James 3:9

New Testament • 12 words with Strong's data

"Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God."

Word-by-Word Analysis

תּוֹלָע

tôwlâʻ

H8438

the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the colorfrom it, and cloths dyed therewith

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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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we

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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עֶרֶב

ʻereb

H6153

dusk

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the

אָב

ʼâb

H1

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

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and

תּוֹלָע

tôwlâʻ

H8438

the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the colorfrom it, and cloths dyed therewith

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אָרַר

ʼârar

H779

to execrate

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we

אֱנוֹשׁ

ʼĕnôwsh

H582

a man in general (singly or collectively)

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which are

עָשָׂה

ʻâsâh

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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אַחַר

ʼachar

H310

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

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the

תְּמוּנָה

tᵉmûwnâh

H8544

something portioned (i.e. fashioned) out, as ashape, i.e. (indefinitely) phantom, or (specifically) embodiment, or (figuratively) manifestation (of fa...

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of

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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Key Terms in This Verse

similitude H8544

תְּמוּנָה tᵉmûwnâh

something portioned (i.e. fashioned) out, as ashape, i.e. (indefinitely) phantom, or (specifically) embodiment, or (figuratively) manifestation (of favor)

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Therewith H8438

תּוֹלָע tôwlâʻ

the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the colorfrom it, and cloths dyed therewith

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therewith H8438

תּוֹלָע tôwlâʻ

the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the colorfrom it, and cloths dyed therewith

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curse H779

אָרַר ʼârar

to execrate

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bless H1288

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 treason)

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Father H1

אָב ʼâb

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

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after H310

אַחַר ʼachar

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

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even H6153

עֶרֶב ʻereb

dusk

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made H6213

עָשָׂה ʻâsâh

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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men H582

אֱנוֹשׁ ʼĕnôwsh

a man in general (singly or collectively)

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Cross References

Psalm 10:7 cross-reference

His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.

Psalm 62:4 cross-reference

They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.

Isaiah 29:13 cross-reference

Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the p...

Genesis 9:6 cross-reference

Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.

Psalm 59:12 cross-reference

For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.

2 Samuel 19:21 cross-reference

But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD’s anointed?

Acts 2:26 cross-reference

Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:

Genesis 5:1 cross-reference

This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;

Psalm 16:9 cross-reference

Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

Psalm 71:24 cross-reference

My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt.

Romans 3:14 cross-reference

Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:

Psalm 34:1 cross-reference

I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Judges 9:27 cross-reference

And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trode the grapes, and made merry, and went into the house of their god, and did eat and drink, and cursed Abimelech.

Psalm 63:4 cross-reference

Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.

Psalm 108:1 cross-reference

O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.

1 Chronicles 29:20 cross-reference

And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.

Psalm 57:8 cross-reference

Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.

Matthew 5:44 cross-reference

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Ecclesiastes 7:22 cross-reference

For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.

Psalm 51:14 cross-reference

Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.

1 Corinthians 11:7 cross-reference

For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man.

1 Chronicles 29:10 cross-reference

Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.

Psalm 30:12 cross-reference

To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

Psalm 35:28 cross-reference

And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.

Matthew 26:74 cross-reference

Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

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