James 3:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 3:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 3:11 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? place: or, hole" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 3:11 — KJV
“Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? place: or, hole”
— James 3:11 (KJV)
James 3:11 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.
Cross-References for James 3:11
“But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark. pulled...: Heb. caused her to come”
Shares key themes with James 3:11: forth, water, hole
“Even the whole bullock shall he carry forth without the camp unto a clean place, where the ashes are poured out, and burn him on the wood with fire: where the ashes are poured out shall he be burnt. without...: Heb. to without the camp where...: Heb. at the pouring out of the ashes”
Shares key themes with James 3:11: forth, place, hole
“And he washed the inwards and the legs in water; and Moses burnt the whole ram upon the altar: it was a burnt sacrifice for a sweet savour, and an offering made by fire unto the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.”
Shares key themes with James 3:11: sweet, water, hole
“And he shall wash his flesh with water in the holy place, and put on his garments, and come forth, and offer his burnt offering, and the burnt offering of the people, and make an atonement for himself, and for the people.”
Shares key themes with James 3:11: forth, place, water
“And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim. Baalperazim: that is, the plain of breaches”
Shares key themes with James 3:11: forth, place, water
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