NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon ουτως adverbhouto hoo'-to: after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what. και conjunction kai kahee: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words η definite article - nominative singular feminine ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. γλωσσα noun - nominative singular feminine glossa gloce-sah': the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired) -- tongue. μικρον adjective - nominative singular neuter mikros mik-ros': small (in size, quantity, number or (figuratively) dignity) -- least, less, little, small. μελος noun - nominative singular neuter melos mel'-os: a limb or part of the body -- member. εστιν verb - present indicative - third person singular esti es-tee': he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are και conjunction kai kahee: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words μεγαλαυχει verb - present active indicative - third person singular megalaucheo meg-al-ow-kheh'-o: to talk big, i.e. be grandiloquent (arrogant, egotistic) -- boast great things. ιδου verb - second aorist active middle - second person singular idou id-oo': used as imperative lo!; -- behold, lo, see. ολιγον adjective - nominative singular neuter oligos ol-ee'-gos: puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat -- + almost, brief(-ly), few, (a) little, + long, a season, short, small, a while. πυρ noun - nominative singular neuter pur poor: fire (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning) -- fiery, fire. ηλικην adjective - accusative singular feminine helikos hay-lee'-kos: as big as, i.e. (interjectively) how much -- how (what) great. υλην noun - accusative singular feminine hule hoo-lay': a forest, i.e. (by implication) fuel -- matter. αναπτει verb - present active indicative - third person singular anapto an-ap'-to: to enkindle -- kindle, light. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire! King James Bible Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! Holman Christian Standard Bible So too, though the tongue is a small part of the body, it boasts great things. Consider how large a forest a small fire ignites. International Standard Version In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it can boast of great achievements. A huge forest can be set on fire by a little flame. NET Bible So too the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it has great pretensions. Think how small a flame sets a huge forest ablaze. Aramaic Bible in Plain English In this way, also, the tongue is a small member and has dominion; even a small fire kindles a great forest. GOD'S WORD® Translation In the same way the tongue is a small part of the body, but it can brag about doing important things. A large forest can be set on fire by a little flame. King James 2000 Bible Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasts great things. Behold, how great a forest a little fire kindles! Links James 3:5James 3:5 NIV James 3:5 NLT James 3:5 ESV James 3:5 NASB James 3:5 KJV |
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