James 2:3 | Bible Study

James 2:3

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:

Complete Jewish Bible:

If you show more respect to the man wearing the fancy clothes and say to him, “Have this good seat here,” while to the poor man you say, “You, stand over there,” or, “Sit down on the floor by my feet,”

Berean Standard Bible:

If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,”

American Standard Version:

and ye have regard to him that weareth the fine clothing, and say, Sit thou here in a good place; and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit under my footstool;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} ye have respect^{G1914} to^{G1909} him that weareth^{G5409} the gay^{G2986} clothing^{G2066}, and^{G2532} say^{G2036} unto him^{G846}, Sit^{G2521} thou^{G4771} here^{G5602} in a good place^{G2573}; and^{G2532} say^{G2036} to the poor^{G4434}, Stand^{G2476} thou^{G4771} there^{G1563}, or^{G2228} sit^{G2521} here^{G5602} under^{G5259} my^{G3450} footstool^{G5286}:

Cross-References (KJV):

2 Corinthians 8:9

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.

James 2:6

But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

Luke 7:44

And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped [them] with the hairs of her head.

Luke 7:46

My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.

Isaiah 65:5

Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These [are] a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

Jude 1:16

These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling [words], having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.

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Commentary for James 2:3

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Strong's Number: G1914
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐπιβλέπω
Transliteration: epiblépō
Pronunciation: ep-ee-blep'-o
Description: from ἐπί and βλέπω; to gaze at (with favor, pity or partiality):--look upon, regard, have respect to.
Strong's Number: G1909
There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐπί
Transliteration: epí
Pronunciation: ep-ee'
Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Strong's Number: G5409
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φορέω
Transliteration: phoréō
Pronunciation: for-eh'-o
Description: from φόρος; to have a burden, i.e. (by analogy) to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment:--bear, wear.
Strong's Number: G2986
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λαμπρός
Transliteration: lamprós
Pronunciation: lam-pros'
Description: from the same as λαμπάς; radiant; by analogy, limpid; figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance):--bright, clear, gay, goodly, gorgeous, white.
Strong's Number: G2066
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐσθής
Transliteration: esthḗs
Pronunciation: es-thace'
Description: from (to clothe); dress:--apparel, clothing, raiment, robe.
Strong's Number: G2036
There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔπω
Transliteration: épō
Pronunciation: ep'-o
Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
Strong's Number: G2521
There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κάθημαι
Transliteration: káthēmai
Pronunciation: kath'-ay-mahee
Description: from κατά; and (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside:--dwell, sit (by, down).
Strong's Number: G4771
There are 163 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σύ
Transliteration: sý
Pronunciation: soo
Description: the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou:-- thou. See also σέ, σοί, σοῦ; and for the plural ὑμᾶς, ὑμεῖς, ὑμῖν, ὑμῶν.
Strong's Number: G5602
There are 56 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὧδε
Transliteration: hōde
Pronunciation: ho'-deh
Description: from an adverb form of ὅδε; in this same spot, i.e. here or hither:--here, hither, (in) this place, there.
Strong's Number: G2573
There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καλῶς
Transliteration: kalōs
Pronunciation: kal-oce'
Description: adverb from καλός; well (usually morally):--(in a) good (place), honestly, + recover, (full) well.
Strong's Number: G4434
There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πτωχός
Transliteration: ptōchós
Pronunciation: pto-khos'
Description: from (to crouch); akin to πτοέω and the alternate of πίπτω); a beggar (as cringing), i.e. pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or relative sense; whereas πένης properly means only straitened circumstances in private), literally (often as noun) or figuratively (distressed):--beggar(-ly), poor.
Strong's Number: G2476
There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἵστημι
Transliteration: hístēmi
Pronunciation: stah'-o
Description: a prolonged form of a primary (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses); to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively):--abide, appoint, bring, continue, covenant, establish, hold up, lay, present, set (up), stanch, stand (by, forth, still, up). Compare τίθημι.
Strong's Number: G1563
There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκεῖ
Transliteration: ekeî
Pronunciation: ek-i'
Description: of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither:--there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place).
Strong's Number: G2228
There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἤ
Transliteration: ḗ
Pronunciation: ay
Description: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than:--and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially ἤδη, ἤπερ, ἤτοι.
Strong's Number: G5259
There are 211 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑπό
Transliteration: hypó
Pronunciation: hoop-o'
Description: a primary preposition; under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at)):--among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
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.
Strong's Number: G5286
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑποπόδιον
Transliteration: hypopódion
Pronunciation: hoop-op-od'-ee-on
Description: neuter of a compound of ὑπό and πούς; something under the feet, i.e. a foot-rest (figuratively):--footstool.

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