Jude 1:15

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard [speeches] which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.

Complete Jewish Bible:

to execute judgment against everyone, that is, to convict all the godless for their godless deeds which they have done in such a godless way, and for all the harsh words these godless sinners have spoken against him.”

Berean Standard Bible:

to execute judgment on everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of every ungodly act of wickedness and every harsh word spoken against Him by ungodly sinners.”

American Standard Version:

to execute judgment upon all, and to convict all the ungodly of all their works of ungodliness which they have ungodly wrought, and of all the hard things which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

To execute^{G4160} judgment^{G2920} upon^{G2596} all^{G3956}, and^{G2532} to convince^{G1827} all^{G3956} that are ungodly^{G765} among them^{G846} of^{G4012} all^{G3956} their^{G846} ungodly^{G763} deeds^{G2041} which^{G3739} they have ungodly committed^{G764}, and^{G2532} of^{G4012} all^{G3956} their hard^{G4642} speeches which^{G3739} ungodly^{G765} sinners^{G268} have spoken^{G2980} against^{G2596} him^{G846}.

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Commentary for Jude 1:15

Jude 1:15 is part of a short epistle in the New Testament traditionally attributed to Jude, the brother of Jesus and James. The letter is written to warn early Christians against false teachers who have infiltrated the church, leading people astray with immoral behavior and heretical teachings. The historical context suggests that the recipients of the letter were likely facing a real and present challenge from individuals who were distorting the gospel message and exploiting Christian freedom for self-indulgence.

In verse 15, Jude emphasizes the certainty of divine judgment against these false teachers and all who engage in ungodly behavior. The text speaks to the theme of God's justice and His role as the ultimate judge, highlighting that He will hold everyone accountable for their actions. Jude specifically mentions the ungodly deeds committed by these individuals, as well as their "hard speeches," which could be interpreted as harsh, arrogant, or blasphemous language directed against God or divine authority.

This verse serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of rejecting God's moral laws and the importance of maintaining doctrinal purity within the church. Jude's message is a call to the faithful to remain steadfast in their beliefs and to reject the corrupt influences that threaten to undermine the integrity of their community. It also reflects the early Christian belief in the impartiality of God's judgment, which will expose and punish the wickedness of those who have defied His will, regardless of their position within the church.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G4160
   There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ποιέω
   Transliteration: poiéō
   Pronunciation: poy-eh'-o
   Description: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct):--abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare πράσσω.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2920
   There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κρίσις
   Transliteration: krísis
   Pronunciation: kree'-sis
   Description:
   
3. Strong's Number: G2596
   There are 436 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κατά
   Transliteration: katá
   Pronunciation: kat-ah'
   Description: a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined):--about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3956
   There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πᾶς
   Transliteration: pâs
   Pronunciation: pas
   Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1827
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐξελέγχω
   Transliteration: exelénchō
   Pronunciation: ex-el-eng'-kho
   Description: from ἐκ and ἐλέγχω; to convict fully, i.e. (by implication) to punish:--convince.
   
7. Strong's Number: G765
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀσεβής
   Transliteration: asebḗs
   Pronunciation: as-eb-ace'
   Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of σέβομαι; irreverent, i.e. (by extension) impious or wicked:-- ungodly (man).
   
8. 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.
   
9. Strong's Number: G4012
   There are 304 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: περί
   Transliteration: perí
   Pronunciation: per-ee'
   Description: from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
   
10. Strong's Number: G763
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀσέβεια
    Transliteration: asébeia
    Pronunciation: as-eb'-i-ah
    Description: from ἀσεβής; impiety, i.e. (by implication) wickedness:--ungodly(-liness).
    
11. Strong's Number: G2041
    There are 161 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔργον
    Transliteration: érgon
    Pronunciation: er'-gon
    Description: from a primary (but obsolete) (to work); toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act:--deed, doing, labour, work.
    
12. Strong's Number: G3739
    There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅς
    Transliteration: hós
    Pronunciation: ho
    Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
    
13. Strong's Number: G764
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀσεβέω
    Transliteration: asebéō
    Pronunciation: as-eb-eh'-o
    Description: from ἀσεβής; to be (by implied act) impious or wicked:--commit (live, that after should live) ungodly.
    
14. Strong's Number: G4642
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σκληρός
    Transliteration: sklērós
    Pronunciation: sklay-ros'
    Description: from the base of σκέλος; dry, i.e. hard or tough (figuratively, harsh, severe):--fierce, hard.
    
15. Strong's Number: G268
    There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἁμαρτωλός
    Transliteration: hamartōlós
    Pronunciation: ham-ar-to-los'
    Description: from ἁμαρτάνω; sinful, i.e. a sinner:--sinful, sinner.
    
16. Strong's Number: G2980
    There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λαλέω
    Transliteration: laléō
    Pronunciation: lal-eh'-o
    Description: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words:--preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare λέγω.