James 1:27
Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
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רַחֲצוּ הִזַּכּוּ הָסִירוּ רֹעַ מַעַלְלֵיכֶם מִנֶּגֶד עֵינָי חִדְלוּ הָרֵֽעַ׃
Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;
ὃς δ' ἂν ἔχῃ τὸν βίον τοῦ κόσμου καὶ θεωρῇ τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ χρείαν ἔχοντα καὶ κλείσῃ τὰ σπλάγχνα αὐτοῦ ἀπ' αὐτοῦ πῶς ἡ ἀγάπη τοῦ Θεοῦ μένει ἐν αὐτῷ
But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
τὸ δὲ καλὸν ποιοῦντες μὴ ἐκκακῶμεν· καιρῷ γὰρ ἰδίῳ θερίσομεν μὴ ἐκλυόμενοι
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
καὶ μὴ συσχηματίζεσθε τῷ αἰῶνι τούτῳ ἀλλὰ μεταμορφοῦσθε τῇ ἀνακαινώσει τοῦ νοός ὑμῶν εἰς τὸ δοκιμάζειν ὑμᾶς τί τὸ θέλημα τοῦ θεοῦ τὸ ἀγαθὸν καὶ εὐάρεστον καὶ τέλειον
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
τότε ἐρεῖ ὁ βασιλεὺς τοῖς ἐκ δεξιῶν αὐτοῦ Δεῦτε οἱ εὐλογημένοι τοῦ πατρός μου κληρονομήσατε τὴν ἡτοιμασμένην ὑμῖν βασιλείαν ἀπὸ καταβολῆς κόσμου
Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
הֲלוֹא זֶה צוֹם אֶבְחָרֵהוּ פַּתֵּחַ חַרְצֻבּוֹת רֶשַׁע הַתֵּר אֲגֻדּוֹת מוֹטָה וְשַׁלַּח רְצוּצִים חָפְשִׁים וְכָל-מוֹטָה תְּנַתֵּֽקוּ׃
Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
Μὴ ἀγαπᾶτε τὸν κόσμον μηδὲ τὰ ἐν τῷ κόσμῳ ἐάν τις ἀγαπᾷ τὸν κόσμον οὐκ ἔστιν ἡ ἀγάπη τοῦ πατρὸς ἐν αὐτῷ·
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
הֲֽלֹא-בַבֶּטֶן עֹשֵׂנִי עָשָׂהוּ וַיְכֻנֶנּוּ בָּרֶחֶם אֶחָֽד׃
Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb?
εἰ δέ τις χήρα τέκνα ἢ ἔκγονα ἔχει μανθανέτωσαν πρῶτον τὸν ἴδιον οἶκον εὐσεβεῖν καὶ ἀμοιβὰς ἀποδιδόναι τοῖς προγόνοις· τοῦτο γάρ ἐστιν καλὸν καὶ ἀπόδεκτον ἐνώπιον τοῦ θεοῦ
But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.
כִּֽי-אֲמַלֵּט עָנִי מְשַׁוֵּעַ וְיָתוֹם וְֽלֹא-עֹזֵר לֽוֹ׃
Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.
Εἰ οὖν συνηγέρθητε τῷ Χριστῷ τὰ ἄνω ζητεῖτε οὗ ὁ Χριστός ἐστιν ἐν δεξιᾷ τοῦ θεοῦ καθήμενος·
If ye then be with risen Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
אֲבִי יְתוֹמִים וְדַיַּן אַלְמָנוֹת אֱלֹהִים בִּמְעוֹן קָדְשֽׁוֹ׃
A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.
μοιχοὶ καὶ μοιχαλίδες οὐκ οἴδατε ὅτι ἡ φιλία τοῦ κόσμου ἔχθρα τοῦ θεοῦ ἐστιν ὃς ἂν οὖν βουληθῇ φίλος εἶναι τοῦ κόσμου ἐχθρὸς τοῦ θεοῦ καθίσταται
Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the of world is the enemy God.
אַשְׁרֵי תְמִֽימֵי-דָרֶךְ הַֽהֹלְכִים בְּתוֹרַת יְהוָֽה׃
Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
ἦσαν δὲ δίκαιοι ἀμφότεροι ἐνώπιον τοῦ θεοῦ πορευόμενοι ἐν πάσαις ταῖς ἐντολαῖς καὶ δικαιώμασιν τοῦ κυρίου ἄμεμπτοι
And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
שָׂרַיִךְ סוֹרְרִים וְחַבְרֵי גַּנָּבִים כֻּלּוֹ אֹהֵב שֹׁחַד וְרֹדֵף שַׁלְמֹנִים יָתוֹם לֹא יִשְׁפֹּטוּ וְרִיב אַלְמָנָה לֹֽא-יָבוֹא אֲלֵיהֶֽם׃
Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.
ἡ δὲ ἄνωθεν σοφία πρῶτον μὲν ἁγνή ἐστιν ἔπειτα εἰρηνική ἐπιεικής εὐπειθής μεστὴ ἐλέους καὶ καρπῶν ἀγαθῶν ἀδιάκριτος καὶ ἀνυπόκριτος
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Μακάριοι οἱ καθαροὶ τῇ καρδίᾳ ὅτι αὐτοὶ τὸν Θεὸν ὄψονται
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
τὸ δὲ τέλος τῆς παραγγελίας ἐστὶν ἀγάπη ἐκ καθαρᾶς καρδίας καὶ συνειδήσεως ἀγαθῆς καὶ πίστεως ἀνυποκρίτου
Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
ὅτι πᾶν τὸ γεγεννημένον ἐκ τοῦ Θεοῦ νικᾷ τὸν κόσμον· καὶ αὕτη ἐστὶν ἡ νίκη ἡ νικήσασα τὸν κόσμον ἡ πίστις ἡμῶν
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
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James 1:27
Grammar
N-NSF
Noun — Nominative, feminine singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| θρησκεία | Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: religion
religion ×3
worshipping ×1
Strong's Definition
G2356
religion, worshipping
thrēskeia
ceremonial observance
- religious worship
- especially external, that which consists of ceremonies
- religious discipline, religion
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
2 English renderings
Grammar
A-NSF
Adjective — Nominative, feminine singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| καθαρὰ | Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: pure
clean ×8
pure ×7
a pure ×5
was pure ×2
a clean ×1
am clean ×1
am pure ×1
are pure ×1
Strong's Definition
G2513
pure, clean, clear
katharos
clean (literally or figuratively)
- clean, pure
- physically
- purified by fire "in a similitude, like a vine cleansed by pruning and so fitted to bear fruit
- clean, the use of which is not forbidden, imparts no uncleanness
- free from corrupt desire, from sin and guilt "free from every admixture of what is false, sincere genuine"blameless, innocent"unstained with the guilt of anything
Variations
11 forms of this word
Translations
10 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
καί
· keh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×8028
also ×492
even ×102
both ×51
but ×40
then ×25
neither ×21
it and ×18
Strong's Definition
G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
161 English renderings
Grammar
A-NSF
Adjective — Nominative, feminine singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| ἀμίαντος | Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: undefiled
undefiled ×4
Strong's Definition
G283
undefiled
amiantos
unsoiled, i.e., (figuratively) pure
- not defiled, unsoiled
- free from that by which the nature of a thing is deformed and debased, or its force and vigour impaired
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
1 English renderings
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| παρὰ | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: before
of ×50
with ×41
by ×23
from ×22
than ×11
at ×9
above ×4
among ×3
Strong's Definition
G3844
of, with, by, from, than, …
para
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of)
- from, of at, by, besides, near
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
35 English renderings
Grammar
T-DSM
Definite Article — Dative, masculine singular
the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
| τῷ | Speech Definite Article Case Dative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
Grammar
N-DSM
Noun — Dative, masculine singular
the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
| θεῷ | Speech Noun Case Dative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: god
god ×691
god of ×296
of god ×183
god to ×25
god unto ×19
gods ×17
god ×9
to god ×8
Strong's Definition
G2316
god, gods, godly, god-ward
theos
a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism)
- a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities "the Godhead, trinity
- God the Father, the first person in the trinity "Christ, the second person of the trinity"Holy Spirit, the third person in the trinity
- refers to the things of God "his counsels, interests, things due to him
- God's representative or viceregent
- of magistrates and judges
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
72 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
καί
· keh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×8028
also ×492
even ×102
both ×51
but ×40
then ×25
neither ×21
it and ×18
Strong's Definition
G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
161 English renderings
Grammar
N-DSM
Noun — Dative, masculine singular
the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
| πατρὶ | Speech Noun Case Dative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: the father
father ×263
fathers ×55
the father ×31
father of ×13
of father ×7
a father ×5
o father ×5
of fathers ×4
Strong's Definition
G3962
father, fathers, parents
patēr
a ___%___father___%___ (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
- generator or male ancestor
- either the nearest ancestor: father of the corporeal nature, natural fathers, both parents "a more remote ancestor, the founder of a race or tribe, progenitor of a people, forefather: so Abraham is called, Jacob and David
- fathers i.e., ancestors, forefathers, founders of a race
- the originator and transmitter of anything
- the authors of a family or society of persons animated by the same spirit as himself "one who has infused his own spirit into others, who actuates and governs their minds
- teachers, as those to whom pupils trace back the knowledge and training they have received "the members of the Sanhedrin, whose prerogative it was by virtue of the wisdom and experience in which they excelled, to take charge of the interests of others
- of the stars, the heavenly luminaries, because he is their creator, upholder, ruler "of all rational and intelligent beings, whether angels or men, because he is their creator, preserver, guardian and protector
- of spiritual beings and of all men
Variations
15 forms of this word
Translations
35 English renderings
Grammar
D-NSF
Demonstrative Pronoun — Nominative, feminine singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| αὕτη | Speech Demonstrative Pronoun Case Nominative Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: this
this ×245
these ×77
the same ×34
he ×30
this man ×18
of this ×9
they ×9
is this ×6
Strong's Definition
G3778
this, these, same, he, man, …
houtos
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
- this
Variations
23 forms of this word
Translations
45 English renderings
In English
In the KJV here: is
is ×560
it is ×81
there is ×42
are ×38
he is ×38
is it ×16
is he ×13
he was ×11
Strong's Definition
G2076
is, are, was, be, have, …
esti
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
- third person singular of ___%___to be___%___
Variations
7 forms of this word
Translations
61 English renderings
Grammar
V-PNN
Verb — Present
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
| ἐπισκέπτεσθαι | Speech Verb Tense Present |
In English
In the KJV here: to visit
hath visited ×2
visit ×2
ye visited ×2
did visit ×1
he hath visited ×1
look ye out ×1
thou visitest ×1
to visit ×1
Strong's Definition
G1980
visited, visit, visitest, out
episkeptomai
to inspect, i.e., (by implication) to select; by extension, to go to see, relieve
- to look upon or after, to inspect, examine with the eyes
- in order to see how he is, i.e., to visit, go to see one
- the poor and afflicted, the sick
- to look after, have care for, provide for: of God
Variations
7 forms of this word
Translations
8 English renderings
Grammar
A-APM
Adjective — Accusative, masculine plural
the direct object — the one receiving the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| ὀρφανοὺς | Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: the fatherless
comfortless ×1
the fatherless ×1
Strong's Definition
G3737
comfortless, fatherless
orphanos
bereaved (___%___orphan___%___), i.e., parentless
- bereft (of a father, of parents)
- of those bereft of a teacher, guide, guardian "orphaned
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
2 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
καί
· keh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×8028
also ×492
even ×102
both ×51
but ×40
then ×25
neither ×21
it and ×18
Strong's Definition
G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
161 English renderings
Grammar
A-APF
Adjective — Accusative, feminine plural
the direct object — the one receiving the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| χήρας | Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: widows
widows ×14
widow ×7
a widow ×4
that was a widow ×1
was a widow ×1
Strong's Definition
G5503
widows, widow
chēra
a widow (as lacking a husband), literally or figuratively
- a widow "metaphorically a city stripped of its inhabitants and riches is represented under the figure of a widow
Variations
6 forms of this word
Translations
5 English renderings
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| ἐν | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: in
in ×1760
with ×144
by ×138
among ×111
at ×100
on ×44
through ×37
is in ×27
Strong's Definition
G1722
in, with, by, among, at, …
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
- in, by, with
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
149 English renderings
Grammar
T-DSF
Definite Article — Dative, feminine singular
the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
| τῇ | Speech Definite Article Case Dative Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
Grammar
N-DSF
Noun — Dative, feminine singular
the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
| θλίψει | Speech Noun Case Dative Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: affliction
tribulation ×17
affliction ×10
afflictions ×5
tribulations ×3
trouble ×3
afflicted ×1
afflictions of ×1
anguish ×1
Strong's Definition
G2347
tribulation, affliction, afflictions, tribulations, trouble, …
thlipsis
pressure (literally or figuratively)
- a pressing, pressing together, pressure "metaphorically oppression, affliction, tribulation, distress, straits
Variations
8 forms of this word
Translations
12 English renderings
Grammar
P-GPM
Personal Pronoun — Genitive, masculine plural
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
plural — usually add "-s"
| αὐτῶν | Speech Personal Pronoun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: their
him ×1449
his ×979
them ×691
unto him ×353
unto them ×338
their ×290
he ×217
her ×177
Strong's Definition
G846
him, them, his, their, he, …
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
Variations
38 forms of this word
Translations
208 English renderings
Grammar
A-ASM
Adjective — Accusative, masculine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| ἄσπιλον | Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: unspotted
without spot ×3
unspotted ×1
Strong's Definition
G784
spot, unspotted
aspilos
unblemished (physically or morally)
- spotless "metaphorically
- free from censure, irreproachable "free from vice, unsullied
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
2 English renderings
Grammar
F-3ASM
Reflexive Pronoun — Accusative, third person masculine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| ἑαυτὸν | Speech Reflexive Pronoun Case Accusative Person Third Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: himself
himself ×95
themselves ×46
yourselves ×27
ourselves ×19
his ×16
their ×14
itself ×7
to himself ×7
Strong's Definition
G1438
himself, themselves, yourselves, ourselves, own, …
heautou
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
- himself, herself, itself, themselves
Variations
20 forms of this word
Translations
57 English renderings
Grammar
V-PAN
Verb — Present Active
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
| τηρεῖν | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active |
In English
In the KJV here: and to keep
keep ×12
keepeth ×7
to keep ×3
we keep ×3
hast kept ×2
is reserved ×2
kept ×2
observe ×2
Strong's Definition
G5083
keep, kept, keepeth, reserved, observe, …
tēreō
to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from G5442, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from G2892, which implies a fortress or full military lines of apparatus), i.e., to note (a prophecy; figuratively, to fulfil a command); by implication, to detain (in custody; figuratively, to maintain); by extension, to withhold (for personal ends; figuratively, to keep unmarried); by extension, to withhold (for personal ends; figuratively, to keep unmarried)
- to attend to carefully, take care of
- to guard "metaphorically to keep, one in the state in which he is"to observe"to reserve: to undergo something
Variations
42 forms of this word
Translations
44 English renderings
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| ἀπὸ | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: from
from ×377
of ×130
out of ×22
out ×13
since ×11
for ×10
off ×10
at ×8
Strong's Definition
G575
from, of, out, since, off, …
apo
___%___off,___%___ i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- of separation
- of local separation, after verbs of motion from a place i.e., of departing, of fleeing "of separation of a part from the whole
- where of a whole some part is taken
- physical, of distance of place "temporal, of distance of time
- of the place whence anything is, comes, befalls, is taken "of origin of a cause
Variations
4 forms of this word
Translations
54 English renderings
Grammar
T-GSM
Definite Article — Genitive, masculine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| τοῦ | Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
Grammar
N-GSM
Noun — Genitive, masculine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| κόσμου | Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: world
world ×128
world of ×20
of the world ×14
the world ×11
world unto ×4
adorning ×1
of world ×1
upon the world ×1
Strong's Definition
G2889
world, worlds, adorning
kosmos
orderly arrangement, i.e., decoration; by implication, the world (including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
- an apt and harmonious arrangement or constitution, order, government "ornament, decoration, adornment, i.e., the arrangement of the stars, 'the heavenly hosts', as the ornament of the heavens (see 1 Peter 3:3)"the world, the universe"the circle of the earth, the earth"the inhabitants of the earth, men, the human race"the ungodly multitude; the whole mass of men alienated from God, and therefore hostile to the cause of Christ"world affairs, the aggregate of things earthly
- the whole circle of earthly goods, endowments riches, advantages, pleasures, etc, which although hollow and frail and fleeting, stir desire, seduce from God and are obstacles to the cause of Christ
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6 forms of this word
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15 English renderings