King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Complete Jewish Bible:
for a person’s anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness!
Berean Standard Bible:
for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
American Standard Version:
for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For{G1063} the wrath{G3709} of man{G435} worketh{G2716} not{G3756} the righteousness{G1343} of God{G2316}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Timothy 2:24
- And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient,
2 Timothy 2:25
- In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
Ephesians 4:26
- Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
James 3:17
- But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
James 3:18
- And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
Numbers 20:11
- And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts [also].
Numbers 20:12
- And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.
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Commentary for James 1:20
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1063
There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γάρ
Transliteration: gár
Pronunciation: gar
Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet. - 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. - Strong's Number: G435
There are 279 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀνήρ
Transliteration: anḗr
Pronunciation: an'-ayr
Description: a primary word (compare ἄνθρωπος); a man (properly as an individual male):--fellow, husband, man, sir. - Strong's Number: G2716
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κατεργάζομαι
Transliteration: katergázomai
Pronunciation: kat-er-gad'-zom-ahee
Description: from κατά and ἐργάζομαι; to work fully, i.e. accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion:--cause, to (deed), perform, work (out). - Strong's Number: G3756
There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐ
Transliteration: ou
Pronunciation: ookh
Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος. - Strong's Number: G1343
There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δικαιοσύνη
Transliteration: dikaiosýnē
Pronunciation: dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
Description: from δίκαιος; equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification:--righteousness. - Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).