James 5:11

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Look, we regard those who persevered as blessed. You have heard of the perseverance of Iyov, and you know what the purpose of Adonai was, that Adonai is very compassionate and merciful.

Berean Standard Bible:

See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

American Standard Version:

Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Behold{G2400}, we count them happy{G3106} which endure{G5278}. Ye have heard{G191} of the patience{G5281} of Job{G2492}, and{G2532} have seen{G1492} the end{G5056} of the Lord{G2962}; that{G3754} the Lord{G2962} is{G2076} very pitiful{G4184}, and{G2532} of tender mercy{G3629}.

Cross-References (KJV):

James 1:12

  • Blessed [is] the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Job 1:21

  • And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.

Job 1:22

  • In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.

Exodus 34:6

  • And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

Isaiah 55:6

  • ¶ Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

Isaiah 55:7

  • Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

Matthew 5:10

  • Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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Commentary for James 5:11

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G2400
    There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἰδού
    Transliteration: idoú
    Pronunciation: id-oo'
    Description: second person singular imperative middle voice of εἴδω; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
  2. Strong's Number: G3106
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μακαρίζω
    Transliteration: makarízō
    Pronunciation: mak-ar-id'-zo
    Description: from μακάριος; to beatify, i.e. pronounce (or esteem) fortunate:--call blessed, count happy.
  3. Strong's Number: G5278
    There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπομένω
    Transliteration: hypoménō
    Pronunciation: hoop-om-en'-o
    Description: from ὑπό and μένω; to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere:--abide, endure, (take) patient(-ly), suffer, tarry behind.
  4. 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.
  5. Strong's Number: G5281
    There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπομονή
    Transliteration: hypomonḗ
    Pronunciation: hoop-om-on-ay'
    Description: from ὑπομένω; cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy:--enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting).
  6. Strong's Number: G2492
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰώβ
    Transliteration: Iṓb
    Pronunciation: ee-obe'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (אִיּוֹב); Job (i.e. Ijob), a patriarch:--Job.
  7. 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.
  8. Strong's Number: G1492
    There are 626 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἴδω
    Transliteration: eídō
    Pronunciation: i'-do
    Description: a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent ὀπτάνομαι and ὁράω; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know:--be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare ὀπτάνομαι.
  9. Strong's Number: G5056
    There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τέλος
    Transliteration: télos
    Pronunciation: tel'-os
    Description: from a primary (to set out for a definite point or goal); properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid):--+ continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost. Compare φόρος.
  10. Strong's Number: G2962
    There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κύριος
    Transliteration: kýrios
    Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
    Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
  11. Strong's Number: G3754
    There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅτι
    Transliteration: hóti
    Pronunciation: hot'-ee
    Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
  12. Strong's Number: G2076
    There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐστί
    Transliteration: estí
    Pronunciation: es-tee'
    Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
  13. Strong's Number: G4184
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πολύσπλαγχνος
    Transliteration: polýsplanchnos
    Pronunciation: pol-oo'-splankh-nos
    Description: from πολύς and σπλάγχνον (figuratively); extremely compassionate:--very pitiful.
  14. Strong's Number: G3629
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οἰκτίρμων
    Transliteration: oiktírmōn
    Pronunciation: oyk-tir'-mone
    Description: from οἰκτείρω; compassionate:--merciful, of tender mercy.