James 5:11
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.”
τέλος
properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid)
ὑπομονή
perseverance
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ὑπομονή
Patient endurance, steadfast waiting. Hupomone. You have need of endurance so that having done the will of God you may receive what is promised. Endurance is the last virtue between you and the promise.
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οἰκτίρμων
is] merciful.
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οἰκτίρμων
Merciful, compassionate, tender. Oiktirmon. Be merciful just as your Father is merciful. Mercy is a family characteristic. If God is your Father mercy should mark your life.
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κύριος
Lord
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κύριος
Lord, master, owner. Kurios. Jesus is Lord. The foundational confession of Christianity. Lord means owner. To confess Jesus as Lord is to surrender ownership of your life.
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εἴδω
you have seen,
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εἴδω
To know, to see, to perceive. Paul said I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
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ὑπομένω
having persevered;
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ὑπομένω
to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere
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μακαρίζω
we count blessed
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μακαρίζω
to beatify, i.e. pronounce (or esteem) fortunate
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Ἰώβ
of Job
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Ἰώβ
Job (i.e. Ijob), a patriarch
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πολύσπλαγχνος
full of compassion
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πολύσπλαγχνος
extremely compassionate
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ἰδού
Behold
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ἰδού
used as imperative lo!;
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