James 4:6

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But the grace he gives is greater, which is why it says,

“God opposes the arrogant,
but to the humble he gives grace.”

Berean Standard Bible:

But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

American Standard Version:

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But^{G1161} he giveth^{G1325} more^{G3187} grace^{G5485}. Wherefore^{G1352} he saith^{G3004}, God^{G2316} resisteth^{G498} the proud^{G5244}, but^{G1161} giveth^{G1325} grace^{G5485} unto the humble^{G5011}.

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Commentary for James 4:6

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
2. Strong's Number: G1325
   There are 377 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δίδωμι
   Transliteration: dídōmi
   Pronunciation: did'-o-mee
   Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection):--adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3187
   There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μείζων
   Transliteration: meízōn
   Pronunciation: mide'-zone
   Description: irregular comparative of μέγας; larger (literally or figuratively, specially, in age):--elder, greater(-est), more.
   
4. Strong's Number: G5485
   There are 147 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: χάρις
   Transliteration: cháris
   Pronunciation: khar'-ece
   Description: from χαίρω; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude):--acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
   
5. Strong's Number: G1352
   There are 52 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διό
   Transliteration: dió
   Pronunciation: dee-o'
   Description: from διά and ὅς; through which thing, i.e. consequently:--for which cause, therefore, wherefore.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3004
   There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λέγω
   Transliteration: légō
   Pronunciation: leg'-o
   Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
   
7. 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).
   
8. Strong's Number: G498
   There are 242 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀντιτάσσομαι
   Transliteration: antitássomai
   Pronunciation: an-tee-tas'-som-ahee
   Description: from ἀντί and the middle voice of τάσσω; to range oneself against, i.e. oppose:--oppose themselves, resist.
   
9. Strong's Number: G5244
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑπερήφανος
   Transliteration: hyperḗphanos
   Pronunciation: hoop-er-ay'-fan-os
   Description: from ὑπέρ and φαίνω; appearing above others (conspicuous), i.e. (figuratively) haughty:--proud.
   
10. Strong's Number: G5011
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ταπεινός
    Transliteration: tapeinós
    Pronunciation: tap-i-nos'
    Description: of uncertain derivation; depressed, i.e. (figuratively) humiliated (in circumstances or disposition):--base, cast down, humble, of low degree (estate), lowly.