Greek Interlinear
James 3:4 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of James 3:4, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“Behold also the ships so great which though they be also of fierce winds are driven yet are they turned about of a very small helm whithersoever listeth the governor ”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ἰδού, | G2400 | Behold | used as imperative lo! |
| 2 | καὶ | G2532 | also | and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| 3 | τὰ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 4 | πλοῖα | G4143 | the ships | a sailer, i.e., vessel |
| 5 | τηλικαῦτα | G5082 | so great | such as this, i.e., (in (figurative) magnitude) so vast |
| 6 | ὄντα | G5607 | which though they be | being |
| 7 | καὶ | G2532 | also | and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| 8 | ὑπὸ | G5259 | of | under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither ( |
| 9 | σκληρῶν | G4642 | fierce | dry, i.e., hard or tough (figuratively, harsh, severe) |
| 10 | ἀνέμων | G417 | winds | wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth) |
| 11 | ἐλαυνόμενα | G1643 | are driven | to push (as wind, oars or daemonical power) |
| 12 | μετάγεται | G3329 | yet are they turned about | to lead over, i.e., transfer (direct) |
| 13 | ὑπὸ | G5259 | of | under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither ( |
| 14 | ἐλαχίστου | G1646 | a very small | used as equivalent to g3398; least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.) |
| 15 | πηδαλίου | G4079 | helm | a "pedal", i.e., helm |
| 16 | ὅπου | G3699 | whithersoever | what(-ever) where, i.e., at whichever spot |
| 17 | ἂν | G302 | whatsoever | |
| 18 | ἡ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 19 | ὁρμὴ | G3730 | listeth | a violent impulse, i.e., onset |
| 20 | τοῦ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 21 | εὐθύνοντος | G2116 | the governor | to straighten (level); technically, to steer |
| 22 | βούληται | G1014 | to "will," i.e., (reflexively) be willing |
Verse Context
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