King James Version
Psalms 49:7 in the King James Version says “None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 49 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:”
Psalms 49:7 · KJV
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“his brother”
H251a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“None of them can”
H376a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“to God”
H430gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
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