James 3:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 3:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 3:12 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fre..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 3:12 — KJV
“Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.”
— James 3:12 (KJV)
James 3:12 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 3:12
“Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: fail: Heb. lie”
Shares key themes with James 3:12: fig, tree, olive
“And wherefore have ye made us to come up out of Egypt, to bring us in unto this evil place? it is no place of seed, or of figs, or of vines, or of pomegranates; neither is there any water to drink.”
Shares key themes with James 3:12: fig, either, vine
“Be not afraid, ye beasts of the field: for the pastures of the wilderness do spring, for the tree beareth her fruit, the fig tree and the vine do yield their strength.”
Shares key themes with James 3:12: fig, tree, bear
“A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of oil olive, and honey; of oil...: Heb. of olive tree of oil”
Shares key themes with James 3:12: fig, tree, olive
“Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an agreement with me by a present, and come out to me, and then eat ye every man of his own vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his cistern: Make...: or, Seek my favour: Heb. Make with me a blessing cistern: or, pit”
Shares key themes with James 3:12: fig, tree, vine
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