James 5:12
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.”
κρίσις
Judgment, decision, tribunal. Krisis. The Father has committed all judgment to the Son. The one who died for sinners is the one who will judge them. That is both sobering and gracious.
ἵνα
so that
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ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
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πᾶς
all things
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πᾶς
All, every, whole, any. Pas. All things work together for good. All authority has been given to Me. All the promises of God are yes in Christ. God thinks in absolutes of blessing.
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πίπτω
you may fall.
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πίπτω
To fall, to drop, to fail. Pipto. A sparrow does not fall to the ground outside your Father's care. Nothing happens to you by accident. Every fall is within the knowledge of God.
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οὐρανός
heaven
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οὐρανός
Heaven, sky, the dwelling of God. Ouranos. Our Father in heaven. Heaven is not just a place but a presence. The Father is there. And where the Father is is home.
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γῆ
earth
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γῆ
Earth, land, soil, ground. Ge. The earth is the LORD's and everything in it. Creation belongs to its Creator. We are stewards not owners of what God has made.
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ὅρκος
oath;
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ὅρκος
An oath, a solemn vow. God confirmed it with an oath. He swore by Himself because there is nothing greater. His sworn promise cannot be revoked.
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μήτε
neither swear by
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μήτε
Neither, not even, not yet. Not by might nor by power but by My Spirit says the LORD. Human effort alone will never accomplish God's purposes.
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πρό
Before
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πρό
"fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to
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ὀμνύω
do swear,
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ὀμνύω
to swear, i.e. take (or declare on) oath
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εἰμί
should be
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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τὶς
any
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τὶς
some or any person or object
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