James 1:10

But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
G3588 T-NSM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
δὲ
G1161 CONJ
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
πλούσιος
G4145 A-NSM
plousios
wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
  • wealthy, abounding in material resources
  • "metaphorically abounding, abundantly supplied
    • abounding (rich) in Christian virtues and eternal possessions
ἐν
G1722 PREP
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
  • in, by, with
τῇ
G3588 T-DSF
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ταπεινώσει
G5014 N-DSF
tapeinōsis
depression (in rank or feeling)
  • lowness, low estate
  • "metaphorically
    • spiritual abasement, leading one to perceive and lament his (moral) littleness and guilt
αὐτοῦ
G846 P-GSM
autos
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • himself, herself, themselves, itself
  • "he, she, it"the same
ὅτι
G3754 CONJ
hoti
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • that, because, since
ὡς
G5613 CONJ
hōs
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • as, like, even as, etc.
ἄνθος
G438 N-NSN
anthos
a blossom
  • a flower
χόρτου
G5528 N-GSM
chortos
a ___%___court___%___ or ___%___garden___%___, i.e., (by implication, of pasture) herbage or vegetation
  • the place where grass grows and animals graze
  • "grass, herbage, hay, provender
    • of green grass
    • "of growing crops
παρελεύσεται
G3928 V-FDI-3S
parerchomai
to come near or aside, i.e., to approach (arrive), go by (or away), (figuratively) perish or neglect, (causative) avert
  • to go past, pass by
    • of persons moving forward
      • to pass by
      of time
      • an act continuing for a time
      metaphorically
      • to pass away, perish
      • "to pass by (pass over), that is, to neglect, omit, (transgress)"to be led by, to be carried past, be averted
    to come near, come forward, arrive

ὁ δὲ πλούσιος ἐν τῇ ταπεινώσει αὐτοῦ ὅτι ὡς ἄνθος χόρτου παρελεύσεται
10
But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.
Cross References

1 Peter 1:24

διότι πᾶσα σὰρξ ὡς χόρτος καὶ πᾶσα δόξα ἀνθρώπου ὡς ἄνθος χόρτου· ἐξηράνθη χόρτος καὶ τὸ ἄνθος αὐτοῦ ἐξέπεσεν·
24
For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:

1 John 2:17

καὶ κόσμος παράγεται καὶ ἐπιθυμία αὐτοῦ δὲ ποιῶν τὸ θέλημα τοῦ Θεοῦ μένει εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα
17
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Job 14:2

כְּצִיץ יָצָא וַיִּמָּל וַיִּבְרַח כַּצֵּל וְלֹא יַעֲמֽוֹד׃
2
He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.

Matthew 5:3

Μακάριοι οἱ πτωχοὶ τῷ πνεύματι ὅτι αὐτῶν ἐστιν βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν
3
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

1 Timothy 6:17

Τοῖς πλουσίοις ἐν τῷ νῦν αἰῶνι παράγγελλε μὴ ὑψηλοφρονεῖν μηδὲ ἠλπικέναι ἐπὶ πλούτου ἀδηλότητι ἀλλ' ἐν τῷ θεῷ τῷ ζῶντι τῷ παρέχοντι ἡμῖν πλουσίως πάντα εἰς ἀπόλαυσιν
17
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

Psalms 103:15

אֱנוֹשׁ כֶּחָצִיר יָמָיו כְּצִיץ הַשָּׂדֶה כֵּן יָצִֽיץ׃
15
As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.

James 4:14

οἵτινες οὐκ ἐπίστασθε τὸ τῆς αὔριον ποία γάρ ζωὴ ὑμῶν· ἀτμὶς γὰρ ἐστιν πρὸς ὀλίγον φαινομένη ἔπειτα δὲ ἀφανιζομένη
14
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

Isaiah 40:6

קוֹל אֹמֵר קְרָא וְאָמַר מָה אֶקְרָא כָּל-הַבָּשָׂר חָצִיר וְכָל-חַסְדּוֹ כְּצִיץ הַשָּׂדֶֽה׃
6
The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:

Psalms 90:5

זְרַמְתָּם שֵׁנָה יִהְיוּ בַּבֹּקֶר כֶּחָצִיר יַחֲלֹֽף׃
5
Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep: in the morning they are like grass which groweth up.

Matthew 6:30

εἰ δὲ τὸν χόρτον τοῦ ἀγροῦ σήμερον ὄντα καὶ αὔριον εἰς κλίβανον βαλλόμενον Θεὸς οὕτως ἀμφιέννυσιν οὐ πολλῷ μᾶλλον ὑμᾶς ὀλιγόπιστοι;
30
Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?

Psalms 37:2

כִּי כֶחָצִיר מְהֵרָה יִמָּלוּ וּכְיֶרֶק דֶּשֶׁא יִבּוֹלֽוּן׃
2
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.

1 Corinthians 7:31

καὶ οἱ χρώμενοι τῳ κόσμῳ τούτῳ ὡς μὴ καταχρώμενοι· παράγει γὰρ τὸ σχῆμα τοῦ κόσμου τούτου
31
And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.

Psalms 102:11

יָמַי כְּצֵל נָטוּי וַאֲנִי כָּעֵשֶׂב אִיבָֽשׁ׃
11
My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass.

Psalms 37:35

רָאִיתִי רָשָׁע עָרִיץ וּמִתְעָרֶה כְּאֶזְרָח רַעֲנָֽן׃
35
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.

Isaiah 66:2

וְאֶת-כָּל-אֵלֶּה יָדִי עָשָׂתָה וַיִּהְיוּ כָל-אֵלֶּה נְאֻם-יְהוָה וְאֶל-זֶה אַבִּיט אֶל-עָנִי וּנְכֵה-רוּחַ וְחָרֵד עַל-דְּבָרִֽי׃
2
For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.

Isaiah 57:15

כִּי כֹה אָמַר רָם וְנִשָּׂא שֹׁכֵן עַד וְקָדוֹשׁ שְׁמוֹ מָרוֹם וְקָדוֹשׁ אֶשְׁכּוֹן וְאֶת-דַּכָּא וּשְׁפַל-רוּחַ לְהַחֲיוֹת רוּחַ שְׁפָלִים וּֽלְהַחֲיוֹת לֵב נִדְכָּאִֽים׃
15
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Philippians 3:8

ἀλλὰ μενοῦνγε καὶ ἡγοῦμαι πάντα ζημίαν εἶναι διὰ τὸ ὑπερέχον τῆς γνώσεως Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ τοῦ κυρίου μου δι' ὃν τὰ πάντα ἐζημιώθην καὶ ἡγοῦμαι σκύβαλα εἶναι ἵνα Χριστὸν κερδήσω
8
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,