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James 5:11

In James 5 of James.

Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

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The KJV’s Greek text (Textus Receptus) does not include “having persevered” (ὑπομείναντας·) before The here. The KJV’s Greek text (Textus Receptus) adds “having persevered” (ὑπομένοντας) before The here.

ἰδοὺidouBeholdἰδούparticle — “Behold”G2400See! Lo! Behold! Look!.Beholdμακαρίζομενmakarizomenwe count them happyμακαρίζω (makarizō)verb, present active indicative, 1st person plural — “we count them happy”, an ongoing or repeated actionG3106I bless, pronounce blessed or happy.we count them happyτοὺςtoustheὁ (ho)article, accusative, plural, masculine — “the”, the object formG3588the, the definite article.ὑπομείνανταςhupomeinantaswhich endureὑπομένω (hupomenō)verb, aorist active participle, accusative, plural, masculine — “which endure”, a single actionG5278(a) I remain behind, (b) I stand my ground, show endurance, (c) I endure, bear up against, persevere.This verse uses “endure”.which endureτὴνtēntheὁ (ho)article, accusative, singular, feminine — “the”, the object formG3588the, the definite article.ὑπομονὴνhupomonēnof the patienceὑπομονή (hupomonē)noun, accusative, singular, feminine — “of the patience”, the object formG5281endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for.of the patienceἸὼβiōbof JobἸώβnoun, genitive, singular, masculine — “of Job”, the of-formG2492(Hebrew), Job, the hero of the book of that name in the Old Testament.of Jobἠκούσατεēkousateto hearἀκούω (akouō)verb, aorist active indicative, 2nd person plural — “to hear”, a single actionG191I hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported.This verse uses “hear”.καὶkaiandκαίconjunction — “and”G2532and, even, also, namely.This verse uses “and”.andτὸtotheὁ (ho)article, accusative, singular, neuter — “the”, the object formG3588the, the definite article.τέλοςtelosendτέλοςnoun, accusative, singular, neuter — “end”, the object formG5056(a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax.the endκυρίουkuriouof the Lordκύριος (kurios)noun, genitive, singular, masculine — “of the Lord”, the of-formG2962lord, master, sir; the Lord.This verse uses “lord”.of the Lordεἴδετεeideteseeὁράω (horáō)Greek uses a different stem for this verb’s past forms.verb, aorist active indicative, 2nd person plural — “see”, a single actionG3708I see, look upon, experience, perceive, discern, beware.This verse uses “see”.Strong’s files this form under G1492 (εἴδω, see/know).ὅτιhotithatὅτιadverb — “that”G3754that, since, because; may introduce direct discourse.This verse uses “that”.thatπολύσπλαγχνόςpolusplanchnosvery pitifulπολύσπλαγχνοςadjective, nominative, singular, masculine — “very pitiful”, the subject formG4184very compassionate, of great mercy.very pitifulἐστινestinto beεἰμί (eimi)verb, present active indicative, 3rd person singular — “to be”, an ongoing or repeated actionG1510I am, exist.ὁhotheὁarticle, nominative, singular, masculine — “the”, the subject formG3588the, the definite article.κύριοςkurioslordκύριοςnoun, nominative, singular, masculine — “lord”, the subject formG2962lord, master, sir; the Lord.This verse uses “lord”.καὶkaiandκαίconjunction — “and”G2532and, even, also, namely.This verse uses “and”.andοἰκτίρμωνoiktirmōnof tender mercyοἰκτίρμωνadjective, nominative, singular, masculine — “of tender mercy”, the subject formG3629compassionate, merciful.of tender mercy

Textus Receptus Words Not in the SBL Text

ὑπομένονταςhupomenontaswhich endureὑπομένω (hupomenō)verb, aorist active participle, accusative, plural, masculine — “which endure”, a single actionG5278(a) I remain behind, (b) I stand my ground, show endurance, (c) I endure, bear up against, persevere.This verse uses “endure”.

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

lo, we call happy those who are enduring; the endurance of Job ye heard of, and the end of the Lord ye have seen, that very compassionate is the Lord, and pitying.

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American Standard Version (1901)

Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful.

Young’s Literal Translation

lo, we call happy those who are enduring; the endurance of Job ye heard of, and the end of the Lord ye have seen, that very compassionate is the Lord, and pitying.

World English Bible

Behold, we call them blessed who endured. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

Darby Translation

Behold, we call them blessed who have endured. Ye have heard of the endurance of Job, and seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is full of tender compassion and pitiful.

Douay-Rheims

Behold, we account them blessed who have endured. You have heard of the patience of Job, and you have seen the end of the Lord, that the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

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Old Testament Prophecy and Connections

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  • Job 1:1Job 1:1 · King James VersionThere was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.Job 1:1 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.

  • Exodus 15:26Exodus 15:26 · King James VersionAnd said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.Exodus 15:26 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.

  • Ecclesiastes 7:8Ecclesiastes 7:8 · King James VersionBetter is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.Ecclesiastes 7:8 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

  • Exodus 34:6Exodus 34:6 · King James VersionAnd the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,Exodus 34:6 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

  • Job 5:17Job 5:17 · King James VersionBehold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:Job 5:17 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:

  • Psalms 103:8Psalms 103:8 · King James VersionThe LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.Psalms 103:8 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

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