King James Version
Romans 14:3 in the King James Version says “Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hat...” — study this verse from Romans chapter 14 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.”
Romans 14:3 · KJV
Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. not: or, not to judge his doubtful thoughts
For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs.
Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.
Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.
One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. fully persuaded: or, fully assured
KJV Study — Public Domain
“him that eateth”
G2068used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by g5315; to eat (usually literal)
“not”
G3361(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
“him that eateth”
G2068used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by g5315; to eat (usually literal)
“not”
G3361(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“not”
G3361(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
“him that eateth”
G2068used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by g5315; to eat (usually literal)
“him that eateth”
G2068used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by g5315; to eat (usually literal)
“not”
G3361(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
“God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
“for”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“him”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“hath received”
G4355to take to oneself, i.e., use (food), lead (aside), admit (to friendship or hospitality)
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