James 1:26
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.”
καρδία
Heart, inner self, the seat of life. Kardia. Create in me a pure heart O God. The heart is the control centre of life. What God changes in the heart changes everything else.
οὗτος
of this one
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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γλῶσσα
the] tongue
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γλῶσσα
Tongue, language. Glossa. Death and life are in the power of the tongue. The tongue is the smallest member but sets the whole course of a life. Use it for life.
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δοκέω
seems
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δοκέω
compare the base of G1166 (δεικνύω)) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
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μάταιος
worthless is
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μάταιος
empty, i.e. (literally) profitless, or (specially), an idol
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θρησκός
religious
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θρησκός
ceremonious in worship (as demonstrative), i.e. pious
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χαλιναγωγέω
bridling
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χαλιναγωγέω
to be a bit-leader, i.e. to curb (figuratively)
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τὶς
anyone
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τὶς
some or any person or object
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εἰ
If
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εἰ
if, whether, that, etc.
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θρησκεία
religion.
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θρησκεία
ceremonial observance
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εἶναι
to be
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εἶναι
to exist
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