King James Version:
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Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Therefore, submit to God. Moreover, take a stand against the Adversary, and he will flee from you.
Berean Standard Bible:
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
American Standard Version:
Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Submit yourselves{G5293} therefore{G3767} to God{G2316}. Resist{G436} the devil{G1228}, and{G2532} he will flee{G5343} from{G575} you{G5216}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Peter 5:8
- ¶ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
1 Peter 5:9
- Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
Ephesians 4:27
- Neither give place to the devil.
Ephesians 6:11
- Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Ephesians 6:12
- For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].
1 Peter 5:6
- Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
Luke 4:2
- Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.
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Commentary for James 4:7
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G5293
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑποτάσσω
Transliteration: hypotássō
Pronunciation: hoop-ot-as'-so
Description: from ὑπό and τάσσω; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey:--be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under), submit self unto. - Strong's Number: G3767
There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὖν
Transliteration: oûn
Pronunciation: oon
Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore. - 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). - Strong's Number: G436
There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀνθίστημι
Transliteration: anthístēmi
Pronunciation: anth-is'-tay-mee
Description: from ἀντί and ἵστημι; to stand against, i.e. oppose:--resist, withstand. - Strong's Number: G1228
There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διάβολος
Transliteration: diábolos
Pronunciation: dee-ab'-ol-os
Description: from διαβάλλω; a traducer; specially, Satan (compare שָׂטָן):--false accuser, devil, slanderer. - 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: G5343
There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φεύγω
Transliteration: pheúgō
Pronunciation: fyoo'-go
Description: apparently a primary verb; to run away (literally or figuratively); by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish:--escape, flee (away). - Strong's Number: G575
There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπό
Transliteration: apó
Pronunciation: apo'
Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc. - Strong's Number: G5216
There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμῶν
Transliteration: hymōn
Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).