James 4:11
Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
Connections
Ἀποθέμενοι οὖν πᾶσαν κακίαν καὶ πάντα δόλον καὶ ὑποκρίσεις καὶ φθόνους καὶ πάσας καταλαλιάς
Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
Διὸ ἀναπολόγητος εἶ ὦ ἄνθρωπε πᾶς ὁ κρίνων· ἐν ᾧ γὰρ κρίνεις τὸν ἕτερον σεαυτὸν κατακρίνεις τὰ γὰρ αὐτὰ πράσσεις ὁ κρίνων
Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
μὴ στενάζετε κατ' ἀλλήλων ἀδελφοί ἵνα μὴ κατακριθῆτε· ἰδού κριτὴς πρὸ τῶν θυρῶν ἕστηκεν
Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.
Καὶ μὴ κρίνετε καὶ οὐ μὴ κριθῆτε· μὴ καταδικάζετε καὶ οὐ μὴ καταδικασθῆτε ἀπολύετε καὶ ἀπολυθήσεσθε·
Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
אִישׁ לָשׁוֹן בַּל-יִכּוֹן בָּאָרֶץ אִישׁ-חָמָס רָע יְצוּדֶנּוּ לְמַדְחֵפֹֽת׃
Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
ὥστε μὴ πρὸ καιροῦ τι κρίνετε ἕως ἂν ἔλθῃ ὁ κύριος ὃς καὶ φωτίσει τὰ κρυπτὰ τοῦ σκότους καὶ φανερώσει τὰς βουλὰς τῶν καρδιῶν· καὶ τότε ὁ ἔπαινος γενήσεται ἑκάστῳ ἀπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ
Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the the Lord come, who both will bring to light hidden things of the darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.
πᾶσα πικρία καὶ θυμὸς καὶ ὀργὴ καὶ κραυγὴ καὶ βλασφημία ἀρθήτω ἀφ' ὑμῶν σὺν πάσῃ κακίᾳ
Let all be put bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, away from you, with all malice:
σὺ δὲ τί κρίνεις τὸν ἀδελφόν σου; ἢ καὶ σὺ τί ἐξουθενεῖς τὸν ἀδελφόν σου; πάντες γὰρ παραστησόμεθα τῷ βήματι τοῦ Χριστοῦ
But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
φοβοῦμαι γὰρ μήπως ἐλθὼν οὐχ οἵους θέλω εὕρω ὑμᾶς κἀγὼ εὑρεθῶ ὑμῖν οἷον οὐ θέλετε· μήπως ἔρεις ζῆλοι θυμοί ἐριθείαι καταλαλιαί ψιθυρισμοί φυσιώσεις ἀκαταστασίαι·
For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and I that shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:
ἄστοργοι ἄσπονδοι διάβολοι ἀκρατεῖς ἀνήμεροι ἀφιλάγαθοι
Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
ὥστε ὁ μὲν νόμος ἅγιος καὶ ἡ ἐντολὴ ἁγία καὶ δικαία καὶ ἀγαθή
Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
γυναῖκας ὡσαύτως σεμνάς μὴ διαβόλους νηφαλέους πιστὰς ἐν πᾶσιν
Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
οὐ γὰρ οἱ ἀκροαταὶ τοῦ νόμου δίκαιοι παρὰ τῷ θεῷ ἀλλ' οἱ ποιηταὶ τοῦ νόμου δικαιωθήσονται
(For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.
πρεσβύτιδας ὡσαύτως ἐν καταστήματι ἱεροπρεπεῖς μὴ διαβόλους μὴ οἴνῳ πολλῷ δεδουλωμένας καλοδιδασκάλους
The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;
Τί οὖν ἐροῦμεν ὁ νόμος ἁμαρτία μὴ γένοιτο· ἀλλὰ τὴν ἁμαρτίαν οὐκ ἔγνων εἰ μὴ διὰ νόμου· τήν τε γὰρ ἐπιθυμίαν οὐκ ᾔδειν εἰ μὴ ὁ νόμος ἔλεγεν Οὐκ ἐπιθυμήσεις
What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.
ὁ ἐσθίων τὸν μὴ ἐσθίοντα μὴ ἐξουθενείτω καὶ ὁ μὴ ἐσθίων τὸν ἐσθίοντα μὴ κρινέτω ὁ θεὸς γὰρ αὐτὸν προσελάβετο
Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.
ὁ δὲ παρακύψας εἰς νόμον τέλειον τὸν τῆς ἐλευθερίας καὶ παραμείνας οὗτος οὐκ ἀκροατὴς ἐπιλησμονῆς γενόμενος ἀλλὰ ποιητὴς ἔργου οὗτος μακάριος ἐν τῇ ποιήσει αὐτοῦ ἔσται
But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
Γίνεσθε δὲ ποιηταὶ λόγου καὶ μὴ μόνον ἀκροαταὶ παραλογιζόμενοι ἑαυτούς
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
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James 4:11
Grammar
PRT-N
Particle
| Μὴ | Speech Particle More Negative |
In English
In the KJV here: not
not ×571
no ×60
lest ×33
but ×26
except ×10
neither ×7
at all ×6
him not ×6
Strong's Definition
G3361
not, no, lest, but, except, …
mē
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
- no, not lest
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
62 English renderings
Grammar
V-PAM-2P
Verb — Present Active, second person plural
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
the built-in subject is "you (a group)"
| καταλαλεῖτε | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Person Second Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: speak evil
speaketh evil ×2
evil speak ×1
they speak against ×1
they speak evil ×1
Strong's Definition
G2635
evil, against
katalaleō
to be a traducer, i.e., to slander
- to speak against one, to criminate, traduce
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
4 English renderings
Grammar
C-GPM
Reciprocal Pronoun — Genitive, masculine plural
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
plural — usually add "-s"
| ἀλλήλων | Speech Reciprocal Pronoun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: one of another
one another ×35
another one ×22
themselves ×12
another ×4
one of another ×4
one to another ×4
yourselves ×4
one anothers ×2
Strong's Definition
G240
another, themselves, yourselves, other, anothers, …
allēlōn
one another
- one another, reciprocally, mutually
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
19 English renderings
Grammar
N-VPM
Noun — Vocative, masculine plural
direct address — the person being spoken to
plural — usually add "-s"
| ἀδελφοί | Speech Noun Case Vocative Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: brethren
brethren ×199
brother ×91
and brethren ×11
brothers ×6
the brother ×5
to brother ×5
a brother ×4
brethren of ×2
Strong's Definition
G80
brethren, brother, brothers
adelphos
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G0001)
- a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother "having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman"any fellow or man"a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection"an associate in employment or office"brethren in Christ
- his brothers by blood "all men"apostles"Christians, as those who are exalted to the same heavenly place
Variations
15 forms of this word
Translations
27 English renderings
Grammar
T-NSM
Definite Article — Nominative, masculine singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| ὁ | Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: he that
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
V-PAP-NSM
Verb — Present Active Participle Nominative, masculine singular
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s"
the subject — the one doing the action
| καταλαλῶν | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: speaketh evil
speaketh evil ×2
evil speak ×1
they speak against ×1
they speak evil ×1
Strong's Definition
G2635
evil, against
katalaleō
to be a traducer, i.e., to slander
- to speak against one, to criminate, traduce
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
4 English renderings
Grammar
N-GSM
Noun — Genitive, masculine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| ἀδελφοῦ | Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: of his brother
brethren ×199
brother ×91
and brethren ×11
brothers ×6
the brother ×5
to brother ×5
a brother ×4
brethren of ×2
Strong's Definition
G80
brethren, brother, brothers
adelphos
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G0001)
- a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother "having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman"any fellow or man"a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection"an associate in employment or office"brethren in Christ
- his brothers by blood "all men"apostles"Christians, as those who are exalted to the same heavenly place
Variations
15 forms of this word
Translations
27 English renderings
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
V-PAP-NSM
Verb — Present Active Participle Nominative, masculine singular
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s"
the subject — the one doing the action
| κρίνων | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: judgeth
judge ×20
judgeth ×7
shall judge ×5
judged ×4
judgest ×3
to judge ×3
am called in question ×2
be judged ×2
Strong's Definition
G2919
judge, judged, judgeth, determined, judgest, …
krinō
by implication, to try, condemn, punish
- to separate, put asunder, to pick out, select, choose "to approve, esteem, to prefer"to be of opinion, deem, think, to be of opinion"to determine, resolve, decree"to judge
- to pronounce an opinion concerning right and wrong
- to be judged, i.e., summoned to trial that one's case may be examined and judgment passed upon it
- of those who act the part of judges or arbiters in matters of common life, or pass judgment on the deeds and words of others
- to preside over with the power of giving judicial decisions, because it was the prerogative of kings and rulers to pass judgment
- to dispute "in a forensic sense
- to go to law, have suit at law
Variations
46 forms of this word
Translations
69 English renderings
Grammar
T-ASM
Definite Article — Accusative, masculine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| τὸν | Speech Definite Article Case Accusative 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-ASM
Noun — Accusative, masculine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| ἀδελφὸν | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: brother
brethren ×199
brother ×91
and brethren ×11
brothers ×6
the brother ×5
to brother ×5
a brother ×4
brethren of ×2
Strong's Definition
G80
brethren, brother, brothers
adelphos
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G0001)
- a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother "having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman"any fellow or man"a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection"an associate in employment or office"brethren in Christ
- his brothers by blood "all men"apostles"Christians, as those who are exalted to the same heavenly place
Variations
15 forms of this word
Translations
27 English renderings
Grammar
P-GSM
Personal Pronoun — Genitive, masculine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| αὐτοῦ | Speech Personal Pronoun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: his
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
V-PAI-3S
Verb — Present Active Indicative, third person singular
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
a statement of fact — "he ___s"
the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
| καταλαλεῖ | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: speaketh evil
speaketh evil ×2
evil speak ×1
they speak against ×1
they speak evil ×1
Strong's Definition
G2635
evil, against
katalaleō
to be a traducer, i.e., to slander
- to speak against one, to criminate, traduce
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
4 English renderings
Grammar
N-GSM
Noun — Genitive, masculine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| νόμου | Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: of the law
law ×96
the law ×54
of the law ×16
law of ×13
law to ×4
a law ×3
by the law ×2
laws ×2
Strong's Definition
G3551
law, laws
nomos
law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle)
- anything established, anything received by usage, a custom, a law, a command
- of any law whatsoever
- a law or rule producing a state approved of God
- by the observance of which is approved of God
Variations
10 forms of this word
Translations
14 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
V-PAI-3S
Verb — Present Active Indicative, third person singular
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
a statement of fact — "he ___s"
the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
| κρίνει | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: judgeth
judge ×20
judgeth ×7
shall judge ×5
judged ×4
judgest ×3
to judge ×3
am called in question ×2
be judged ×2
Strong's Definition
G2919
judge, judged, judgeth, determined, judgest, …
krinō
by implication, to try, condemn, punish
- to separate, put asunder, to pick out, select, choose "to approve, esteem, to prefer"to be of opinion, deem, think, to be of opinion"to determine, resolve, decree"to judge
- to pronounce an opinion concerning right and wrong
- to be judged, i.e., summoned to trial that one's case may be examined and judgment passed upon it
- of those who act the part of judges or arbiters in matters of common life, or pass judgment on the deeds and words of others
- to preside over with the power of giving judicial decisions, because it was the prerogative of kings and rulers to pass judgment
- to dispute "in a forensic sense
- to go to law, have suit at law
Variations
46 forms of this word
Translations
69 English renderings
Grammar
N-ASM
Noun — Accusative, masculine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| νόμον· | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: the law
law ×96
the law ×54
of the law ×16
law of ×13
law to ×4
a law ×3
by the law ×2
laws ×2
Strong's Definition
G3551
law, laws
nomos
law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle)
- anything established, anything received by usage, a custom, a law, a command
- of any law whatsoever
- a law or rule producing a state approved of God
- by the observance of which is approved of God
Variations
10 forms of this word
Translations
14 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
εἰ
· ee
In English
In the KJV here: if
if ×330
but ×31
whether ×21
though ×13
save ×12
that ×9
except ×8
else ×3
Strong's Definition
G1487
if, but, whether, though, save, …
ei
if, whether, that, etc
- if, whether
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
34 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
δέ
· theh
In English
In the KJV here: but
and ×1179
but ×922
now ×157
then ×129
when ×41
yet ×20
and when ×19
for ×18
Strong's Definition
G1161
and, but, now, then, when, …
de
but, and, etc
- but, moreover, and, etc.
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
79 English renderings
Grammar
N-ASM
Noun — Accusative, masculine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| νόμον | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: the law
law ×96
the law ×54
of the law ×16
law of ×13
law to ×4
a law ×3
by the law ×2
laws ×2
Strong's Definition
G3551
law, laws
nomos
law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle)
- anything established, anything received by usage, a custom, a law, a command
- of any law whatsoever
- a law or rule producing a state approved of God
- by the observance of which is approved of God
Variations
10 forms of this word
Translations
14 English renderings
Grammar
V-PAI-2S
Verb — Present Active Indicative, second person singular
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
a statement of fact — "he ___s"
the built-in subject is "you"
| κρίνεις | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Second Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: thou judge
judge ×20
judgeth ×7
shall judge ×5
judged ×4
judgest ×3
to judge ×3
am called in question ×2
be judged ×2
Strong's Definition
G2919
judge, judged, judgeth, determined, judgest, …
krinō
by implication, to try, condemn, punish
- to separate, put asunder, to pick out, select, choose "to approve, esteem, to prefer"to be of opinion, deem, think, to be of opinion"to determine, resolve, decree"to judge
- to pronounce an opinion concerning right and wrong
- to be judged, i.e., summoned to trial that one's case may be examined and judgment passed upon it
- of those who act the part of judges or arbiters in matters of common life, or pass judgment on the deeds and words of others
- to preside over with the power of giving judicial decisions, because it was the prerogative of kings and rulers to pass judgment
- to dispute "in a forensic sense
- to go to law, have suit at law
Variations
46 forms of this word
Translations
69 English renderings
Grammar
PRT-N
Particle
| οὐκ | Speech Particle More Negative |
In English
In the KJV here: not
not ×1181
no ×158
none ×21
cannot ×19
neither ×19
never ×14
nothing ×12
nay ×11
Strong's Definition
G3756
not, no, none, neither, cannot, …
ou
the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
- no, not
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
67 English renderings
In English
In the KJV here: thou art
art ×53
thou art ×22
art thou ×5
be ×5
thou be ×5
art also ×1
it be ×1
Strong's Definition
G1488
art, be
ei
thou art
- you are, thou art
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
7 English renderings
Grammar
N-NSM
Noun — Nominative, masculine singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| ποιητὴς | Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: a doer
a doer ×3
doers ×1
poets ×1
ye doers ×1
Strong's Definition
G4163
doer, doers, poets
poiētēs
a performer; specially, a ___%___poet___%___
- a maker, a producer, author "a doer, performer
- one who obeys or fulfils the law
Variations
4 forms of this word
Translations
4 English renderings
Grammar
N-GSM
Noun — Genitive, masculine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| νόμου | Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: of the law
law ×96
the law ×54
of the law ×16
law of ×13
law to ×4
a law ×3
by the law ×2
laws ×2
Strong's Definition
G3551
law, laws
nomos
law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle)
- anything established, anything received by usage, a custom, a law, a command
- of any law whatsoever
- a law or rule producing a state approved of God
- by the observance of which is approved of God
Variations
10 forms of this word
Translations
14 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
ἀλλά
· al-LA
In English
In the KJV here: but
but ×559
yea ×15
yet ×11
nevertheless ×10
howbeit ×7
nay ×4
so but ×3
therefore ×3
Strong's Definition
G235
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, …
alla
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
- but
- nevertheless, notwithstanding "an objection"an exception"a restriction"nay, rather, yea, moreover"forms a transition to the cardinal matter
Variations
4 forms of this word
Translations
27 English renderings
Grammar
N-NSM
Noun — Nominative, masculine singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| κριτής | Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: a judge
judge ×7
judges ×3
a judge ×2
the judge ×2
judge to ×1
to be the judge ×1
unto them judges ×1
Strong's Definition
G2923
judge, judges
kritēs
a judge (genitive case or specially)
- one who passes or arrogates to himself, judgment on anything
- an arbiter "of a Roman procurator administering justice"of God passing judgment on men"of the leaders or rulers of the Israelites
Variations
6 forms of this word
Translations
7 English renderings