Jude 1:16

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling [words], having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.

Complete Jewish Bible:

These people are grumblers and complainers, they follow their evil passions, their mouths speak grandiosities, and they flatter others to gain advantage.

Berean Standard Bible:

These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.

American Standard Version:

These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaketh great swelling words), showing respect of persons for the sake of advantage.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

These{G3778} are{G1526} murmurers{G1113}, complainers{G3202}, walking{G4198} after{G2596} their own{G846} lusts{G1939}; and{G2532} their{G846} mouth{G4750} speaketh{G2980} great swelling{G5246} words, having men's persons{G4383} in admiration{G2296} because{G5484} of advantage{G5622}.

Cross-References (KJV):

2 Peter 2:18

  • For when they speak great swelling [words] of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, [through much] wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.

2 Peter 2:10

  • ¶ But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous [are they], selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.

Philippians 2:14

  • ¶ Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

1 Corinthians 10:10

  • Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.

1 Peter 4:2

  • That he no longer should live the rest of [his] time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

1 Timothy 6:5

  • Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

James 1:14

  • But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

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Commentary for Jude 1:16

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G3778
    There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὗτος
    Transliteration: hoûtos
    Pronunciation: how'-tahee
    Description: from the article ὁ and αὐτός; the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated):--he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
  2. Strong's Number: G1526
    There are 146 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰσί
    Transliteration: eisí
    Pronunciation: i-see'
    Description: 3rd person plural present indicative of εἰμί; they are:--agree, are, be, dure, X is, were.
  3. Strong's Number: G1113
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γογγυστής
    Transliteration: gongystḗs
    Pronunciation: gong-goos-tace'
    Description: from γογγύζω; a grumbler:--murmurer.
  4. Strong's Number: G3202
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μεμψίμοιρος
    Transliteration: mempsímoiros
    Pronunciation: mem-psim'-oy-ros
    Description: from a presumed derivative of μέμφομαι and (fate; akin to the base of μέρος); blaming fate, i.e. querulous (discontented):--complainer.
  5. Strong's Number: G4198
    There are 147 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πορεύομαι
    Transliteration: poreúomai
    Pronunciation: por-yoo'-om-ahee
    Description: middle voice from a derivative of the same as πεῖρα; to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.); --depart, go (away, forth, one's way, up), (make a, take a) journey, walk.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Strong's Number: G1939
    There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπιθυμία
    Transliteration: epithymía
    Pronunciation: ep-ee-thoo-mee'-ah
    Description: from ἐπιθυμέω; a longing (especially for what is forbidden):--concupiscence, desire, lust (after).
  9. 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.
  10. Strong's Number: G4750
    There are 72 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: στόμα
    Transliteration: stóma
    Pronunciation: stom'-a
    Description: probably strengthened from a presumed derivative of the base of τομώτερος; the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of a weapon):--edge, face, mouth.
  11. 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.
  12. Strong's Number: G5246
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπέρογκος
    Transliteration: hypéronkos
    Pronunciation: hoop-er'-ong-kos
    Description: from ὑπέρ and ὄγκος; bulging over, i.e. (figuratively) insolent:--great swelling.
  13. Strong's Number: G4383
    There are 73 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρόσωπον
    Transliteration: prósōpon
    Pronunciation: pros'-o-pon
    Description: from πρός and (the visage, from ὀπτάνομαι); the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person:--(outward) appearance, X before, countenance, face, fashion, (men's) person, presence.
  14. Strong's Number: G2296
    There are 46 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θαυμάζω
    Transliteration: thaumázō
    Pronunciation: thou-mad'-zo
    Description: from θαῦμα; to wonder; by implication, to admire:--admire, have in admiration, marvel, wonder.
  15. Strong's Number: G5484
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χάριν
    Transliteration: chárin
    Pronunciation: khar'-in
    Description: accusative case of χάρις as preposition; through favor of, i.e. on account of:--be-(for) cause of, for sake of, +…fore, X reproachfully.
  16. Strong's Number: G5622
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὠφέλεια
    Transliteration: ōphéleia
    Pronunciation: o-fel'-i-ah
    Description: from a derivative of the base of ὠφέλιμος; usefulness, i.e. benefit:--advantage, profit.