James 3:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 3:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 3:3 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 3:3 — KJV
“Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.”
— James 3:3 (KJV)
James 3:3 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 3:3
“And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.”
Shares key themes with James 3:3: behold, horses, may
“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 3:3: put, turn, whole
“And he said, Put thine hand into thy bosom again. And he put his hand into his bosom again; and plucked it out of his bosom, and, behold, it was turned again as his other flesh.”
Shares key themes with James 3:3: behold, put, turn
“And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;”
Shares key themes with James 3:3: behold, put, may
“Now therefore write ye this song for you, and teach it the children of Israel: put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for me against the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with James 3:3: put, mouths, may
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