James 5:6

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Ye have condemned [and] killed the just; [and] he doth not resist you.

Complete Jewish Bible:

You have condemned, you have murdered the innocent; they have not withstood you.

Berean Standard Bible:

You have condemned and murdered the righteous, who did not resist you.

American Standard Version:

Ye have condemned, ye have killed the righteous one; he doth not resist you.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Ye have condemned{G2613} and killed{G5407} the just{G1342}; and he doth{G498} not{G3756} resist{G498} you{G5213}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Peter 2:22

  • Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

1 Peter 2:23

  • Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that judgeth righteously:

Acts 8:32

  • The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

Matthew 5:39

  • But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Luke 22:51

  • And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.

Luke 22:53

  • When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

John 19:9

  • And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.

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Commentary for James 5:6

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G2613
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καταδικάζω
    Transliteration: katadikázō
    Pronunciation: kat-ad-ik-ad'-zo
    Description: from κατά and a derivative of δίκη; to adjudge against, i.e. pronounce guilty:--condemn.
  2. Strong's Number: G5407
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φονεύω
    Transliteration: phoneúō
    Pronunciation: fon-yoo'-o
    Description: from φονεύς; to be a murderer (of):--kill, do murder, slay.
  3. Strong's Number: G1342
    There are 76 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δίκαιος
    Transliteration: díkaios
    Pronunciation: dik'-ah-yos
    Description: from δίκη; equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively):--just, meet, right(-eous).
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Strong's Number: G5213
    There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῖν
    Transliteration: hymîn
    Pronunciation: hoo-min'
    Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).