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James 2:7

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 2:7 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

James 2:7 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called? blaspheme: or, revile, or, slander" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

James 2:7 — KJV

“Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called? blaspheme: or, revile, or, slander”

— James 2:7 (KJV)

James 2:7 in Context — About the Book of James

James, the Lord's brother, writes the New Testament's wisdom book — blunt, practical, allergic to empty religion. Ask God for wisdom and He gives generously; faith without works is dead; the tongue is a fire; and the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

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Cross-References for James 2:7

“Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.”

Shares key themes with James 2:7: blaspheme, worthy, name

“And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. Adam: or, the man”

Shares key themes with James 2:7: name, called

“And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. gave: Heb. called”

Shares key themes with James 2:7: name, called

“And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. Eve: Heb. Chavah: that is Living”

Shares key themes with James 2:7: name, called

“And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch. Enoch: Heb. Chanoch”

Shares key themes with James 2:7: name, called

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey