James 1:19

King James Version:

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¶ Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Complete Jewish Bible:

Therefore, my dear brothers, let every person be quick to listen but slow to speak, slow to get angry;

Berean Standard Bible:

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

American Standard Version:

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Wherefore^{G5620}, my^{G3450} beloved^{G27} brethren^{G80}, let^{G2077} every^{G3956} man^{G444} be^{G2077} swift^{G5036} to^{G1519} hear^{G191}, slow^{G1021} to^{G1519} speak^{G2980}, slow^{G1021} to^{G1519} wrath^{G3709}:

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Commentary for James 1:19

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G5620
   There are 83 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὥστε
   Transliteration: hṓste
   Pronunciation: hoce'-teh
   Description: from ὡς and τέ; so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow):--(insomuch) as, so that (then), (insomuch) that, therefore, to, wherefore.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3450
   There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μοῦ
   Transliteration: moû
   Pronunciation: moo
   Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.
   
3. Strong's Number: G27
   There are 698 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀγαπητός
   Transliteration: agapētós
   Pronunciation: ag-ap-ay-tos'
   Description: from ἀγαπάω; beloved:--(dearly, well) beloved, dear.
   
4. Strong's Number: G80
   There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀδελφός
   Transliteration: adelphós
   Pronunciation: ad-el-fos'
   Description: from Α (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like Α):--brother.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2077
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔστω
   Transliteration: éstō
   Pronunciation: es'-to-san
   Description: second person singular present imperative of εἰμί; be thou; also , third person of the same; let them be:--be.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3956
   There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πᾶς
   Transliteration: pâs
   Pronunciation: pas
   Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
   
7. Strong's Number: G444
   There are 614 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἄνθρωπος
   Transliteration: ánthrōpos
   Pronunciation: anth'-ro-pos
   Description: from ἀνήρ and (the countenance; from ὀπτάνομαι); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man.
   
8. Strong's Number: G5036
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ταχύς
   Transliteration: tachýs
   Pronunciation: takh-oos'
   Description: of uncertain affinity; fleet, i.e. (figuratively) prompt or ready:--swift.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1519
   There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰς
   Transliteration: eis
   Pronunciation: ice
   Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
   
10. Strong's Number: G191
    There are 448 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀκούω
    Transliteration: akoúō
    Pronunciation: ak-oo'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to hear (in various senses):--give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
    
11. Strong's Number: G1021
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βραδύς
    Transliteration: bradýs
    Pronunciation: brad-ooce'
    Description: of uncertain affinity; slow; figuratively, dull:--slow.
    
12. Strong's Number: G2980
    There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λαλέω
    Transliteration: laléō
    Pronunciation: lal-eh'-o
    Description: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words:--preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare λέγω.
    
13. Strong's Number: G3709
    There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὀργή
    Transliteration: orgḗ
    Pronunciation: or-gay'
    Description: from ὀρέγομαι; properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment:--anger, indignation, vengeance, wrath.