James 3:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 3:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 3:4 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a v..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 3:4 — KJV
“Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.”
— James 3:4 (KJV)
James 3:4 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 3:4
“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires continually: Heb. every day”
Shares key themes with James 3:4: also, though, great
“And it was so, that, after they had carried it about, the hand of the LORD was against the city with a very great destruction: and he smote the men of the city, both small and great, and they had emerods in their secret parts.”
Shares key themes with James 3:4: great, about, very
“And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD? manner: Heb. law”
Shares key themes with James 3:4: also, great, yet
“And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of speaking, that, behold, the king's sons came, and lifted up their voice and wept: and the king also and all his servants wept very sore. very...: Heb. with a great weeping greatly”
Shares key themes with James 3:4: behold, also, great
“And there was yet a battle in Gath, where was a man of great stature, that had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot six toes, four and twenty in number; and he also was born to the giant. the giant: or, Rapha”
Shares key themes with James 3:4: also, great, yet
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