Greek Interlinear

James 5:12 Interlinear

above all things But brethren my not swear neither by heaven neither by the earth neither other by any oath be But your yea yea and nay nay not into condemnation ye fall

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1ΠρὸG4253above"fore", i.e., in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to
2πάντωνG3956all thingsall, any, every, the whole
3δὲG1161Butbut, and, etc
4ἀδελφοίG80brethrena brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
5μουG3450myof me
6μὴG3361not(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
7ὀμνύετεG3660swearto swear, i.e., take (or declare on) oath
8μήτεG3383neithernot too, i.e., (in continued negation) neither or nor; also, not even
9τὸνG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
10οὐρανὸνG3772by heaventhe sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
11μήτεG3383neithernot too, i.e., (in continued negation) neither or nor; also, not even
12τὴνG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
13γῆνG1093by the earthsoil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
14μήτεG3383neithernot too, i.e., (in continued negation) neither or nor; also, not even
15ἄλλονG243other"else," i.e., different (in many applications)
16τινὰG5100by anysome or any person or object
17ὅρκον·G3727oatha limit, i.e., (sacred) restraint (specially, an oath)
18ἤτωG2277belet him (or it) be
19δὲG1161Butbut, and, etc
20ὑμῶνG5216yourof (from or concerning) you
21τὸG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
22ναὶG3483yeayes
23ναὶG3483yeayes
24καὶG2532andand, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
25τὸG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
26οὔG3756naythe absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
27οὔG3756naythe absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
28ἵναG2443in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
29μὴG3361not(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
30εἴςG1519intoto or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
31ὑπὸκρίσινG5272condemnationacting under a feigned part, i.e., (figuratively) deceit ("hypocrisy")
32πέσητεG4098ye fallto fall (literally or figuratively)

Verse Context

James 5:11Behold we count them happy which endure of the patience...
James 5:12 (current)above all things But brethren my not swear neither by heaven neither by the earth neither other by any oath be But your yea yea and nay nay not into condemnation ye fall
James 5:13Is any among you let him pray Is...

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