James 3:3
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.”
πείθω
To persuade, to trust, to be confident. Peitho. I am confident that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion. God finishes what He starts in those who yield.
στόμα
mouths
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στόμα
the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of a weapon)
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ἵππος
horses
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ἵππος
Horse. Hippos. I saw heaven opened and behold a white horse and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True. The returning King rides in power and justice.
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σῶμα
body
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σῶμα
the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
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χαλινός
bits
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χαλινός
a curb or head-stall (as curbing the spirit)
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μετάγω
we turn about.
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μετάγω
to lead over, i.e. transfer (direct)
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εἰ
If
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εἰ
if, whether, that, etc.
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