Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom you belong? New Living Translation Aren’t they the ones who slander Jesus Christ, whose noble name you bear? English Standard Version Are they not the ones who blaspheme the honorable name by which you were called? Berean Standard Bible Are they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called? Berean Literal Bible Are they not blaspheming the good Name having been called upon you? King James Bible Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called? New King James Version Do they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called? New American Standard Bible Do they not blaspheme the good name by which you have been called? NASB 1995 Do they not blaspheme the fair name by which you have been called? NASB 1977 Do they not blaspheme the fair name by which you have been called? Legacy Standard Bible Do they not blaspheme the good name by which you have been called? Amplified Bible Do they not blaspheme the precious name [of Christ] by which you are called? Christian Standard Bible Don’t they blaspheme the good name that was invoked over you? Holman Christian Standard Bible Don’t they blaspheme the noble name that was pronounced over you at your baptism? American Standard Version Do not they blaspheme the honorable name by which ye are called? Aramaic Bible in Plain English Behold, do they not slander The Worthy Name by which you are called? Contemporary English Version Aren't they the ones who make fun of your Lord? Douay-Rheims Bible Do not they blaspheme the good name that is invoked upon you? English Revised Version Do not they blaspheme the honourable name by the which ye are called? GOD'S WORD® Translation Don't they curse the good name [of Jesus], the name that was used to bless you? Good News Translation They are the ones who speak evil of that good name which has been given to you. International Standard Version Are not they the ones who blaspheme the noble Name by which you have been called? Literal Standard Version Do they not themselves speak evil of the good Name having been called on you? Majority Standard Bible Are they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called? New American Bible Is it not they who blaspheme the noble name that was invoked over you? NET Bible Do they not blaspheme the good name of the one you belong to? New Revised Standard Version Is it not they who blaspheme the excellent name that was invoked over you? New Heart English Bible Do not they blaspheme the honorable name by which you are called? Webster's Bible Translation Do they not blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called? Weymouth New Testament and the very people who speak evil of the noble Name by which you are called? World English Bible Don’t they blaspheme the honorable name by which you are called? Young's Literal Translation do they not themselves speak evil of the good name that was called upon you? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Warning against Favoritism…6But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court? 7Are they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called? 8If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.… Cross References Isaiah 43:7 everyone called by My name and created for My glory, whom I have indeed formed and made." Acts 11:26 and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch. Acts 15:17 so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does these things 1 Peter 4:16 But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name. Treasury of Scripture Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which you are called? blaspheme. Psalm 73:7-9 Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish… Matthew 12:24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. Matthew 27:63 Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again. worthy. Psalm 111:9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. Song of Solomon 1:3 Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee. Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. by. Isaiah 65:15 And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen: for the Lord GOD shall slay thee, and call his servants by another name: Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Ephesians 3:15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, Jump to Previous Belong Blaspheme Evil Excellent Fair Good Holy Honorable Invoked Noble Ones Slandering Speak Themselves WorthyJump to Next Belong Blaspheme Evil Excellent Fair Good Holy Honorable Invoked Noble Ones Slandering Speak Themselves WorthyJames 2 1. Do not regard the rich and despise the poor brothers;13. rather we are to be loving and merciful; 14. and not to boast of faith without deeds; 17. because faith without deeds is useless; 19. as is the faith of the demons; 21. however, Abraham displayed both faith and actions; 25. as did Rahab. (7) Do not they blaspheme . . .--To "blaspheme" is to hurt with the tongue, and includes all manner of evil speech; but a more exclusive use of the word is with regard to things divine, and particularly the unpardonable sin against the Holy Ghost (Matthew 12:31). A moment's reflection will show, unhappily, that this is alluded to in the text. That worthy name by the which ye are called?--Better, that good, that glorious Name which was invoiced (or, called) over you--viz., at baptism. "Into the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" (Matthew 28:19) had all been baptised who were thus addressed; but most probably the Second Person of the Trinity is referred to here. And it was the scorn and contempt visited upon His Name, which changed the mere abuse and ribaldry into a perilous likeness to the deadliest sin. Most commentators thus restrict the Name here to that of Christ. If their view be correct, the blasphemy would probably be linked with that epithet of "Christian"--then so dishonourable--coined, we are told, first in Antioch (Acts 11:26). But there were far more insulting terms found for the poor and struggling believer--"Nazarene," "Atheist," and even worse. Verse 7. - That worthy Name (τὸ καλὸν ὄνομα); the honorable Name; probably the Name of Christ, by which the disciples were known (Acts 11:26), and for which they suffered (Acts 5:41; 1 Peter 5:14-16). By the which ye are called; literally, which was called upon you (τὸ ἐπικληθὲν ἐφ ὑμᾶς). A similar expression is found in St. James's speech in Acts 15:17, in a quotation from Amos 9:12.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek {Are} theyαὐτοὶ (autoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. the ones who blaspheme βλασφημοῦσιν (blasphēmousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 987: From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. noble καλὸν (kalon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2570: Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. Name ὄνομα (onoma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. by which ἐφ’ (eph’) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. have been called? ἐπικληθὲν (epiklēthen) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 1941: (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. Links James 2:7 NIVJames 2:7 NLT James 2:7 ESV James 2:7 NASB James 2:7 KJV James 2:7 BibleApps.com James 2:7 Biblia Paralela James 2:7 Chinese Bible James 2:7 French Bible James 2:7 Catholic Bible NT Letters: James 2:7 Don't they blaspheme the honorable name (Ja Jas. Jam) |
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