KJV: Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
YLT: do they not themselves speak evil of the good name that was called upon you?
Darby: And do not they blaspheme the excellent name which has been called upon you?
ASV: Do not they blaspheme the honorable name by which ye are called?
βλασφημοῦσιν | are blaspheming |
Parse: Verb, Present Indicative Active, 3rd Person Plural Root: βλασφημέω Sense: to speak reproachfully, rail at, revile, calumniate, blaspheme. |
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καλὸν | good |
Parse: Adjective, Accusative Neuter Singular Root: καλός Sense: beautiful, handsome, excellent, eminent, choice, surpassing, precious, useful, suitable, commendable, admirable. |
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ὄνομα | Name |
Parse: Noun, Accusative Neuter Singular Root: ὄνομα Sense: name: univ. |
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τὸ | - |
Parse: Article, Accusative Neuter Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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ἐπικληθὲν | having been called |
Parse: Verb, Aorist Participle Passive, Accusative Neuter Singular Root: ἐπικαλέω Sense: to put a name upon, to surname. |
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ἐφ’ | upon |
Parse: Preposition Root: ἐπί Sense: upon, on, at, by, before. |
Greek Commentary for James 2:7
Present active indicative of common verb βλασπημεω blasphēmeō (from βλασπημος blasphēmos speaking evil, βλαχ blax or βλαπτω blaptō and πημη phēmē), as in Luke 22:65. [source]
“The beautiful name.”By the which ye were called (το επικλητεν επ υμας to epiklēthen eph' humās). “The one called upon you” (first aorist passive articular participle of επικαλεω epikaleō to put a name upon, to give a surname to, as Acts 10:18). What name is that? Almost certainly the name of Christ as we see it in Acts 11:26; Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:14, 1 Peter 4:16. It was blasphemy to speak against Christ as some Jews and Gentiles were doing (Acts 13:45; Acts 18:6; Acts 26:11; 1 Corinthians 12:3; 1 Timothy 1:13). Cf. Acts 15:17. [source]
“The one called upon you” (first aorist passive articular participle of επικαλεω epikaleō to put a name upon, to give a surname to, as Acts 10:18). What name is that? Almost certainly the name of Christ as we see it in Acts 11:26; Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:14, 1 Peter 4:16. It was blasphemy to speak against Christ as some Jews and Gentiles were doing (Acts 13:45; Acts 18:6; Acts 26:11; 1 Corinthians 12:3; 1 Timothy 1:13). Cf. Acts 15:17. [source]
Emphatic. “Is it not they who blaspheme?” [source]
Lit., which is called upon you; the name of Christ, invoked in baptism. The phrase is an Old-Testament one. See Deuteronomy 28:10, where the Septuagint reads that the name of the Lord has been called upon race. Also, 2 Chronicles 7:14; Isaiah 4:1. Compare Acts 15:17. [source]
Rev., better, because stronger, honorable. By this epithet the disgracefulness of the blasphemy is emphasized. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for James 2:7
The use of οπως hopōs with the subjunctive (effective aorist active) to express purpose is common enough and note αν an for an additional tone of uncertainty. On the rarity of αν an with οπως hopōs in the Koiné{[28928]}š see Robertson, Grammar, p. 986. Here the Gentiles are referred to. The Hebrew text is quite different, “that they may possess the remnant of Edom.” Certainly the lxx suits best the point that James is making. But the closing words of this verse point definitely to the Gentiles both in the Hebrew and the lxx, “all the Gentiles” Another item of similarity between this speech and the Epistle of James is in the phrase “my name is called” (επικεκληται το ονομα μου epikeklētai to onoma mou) and James 2:7. The purpose of God, though future, is expressed by this perfect passive indicative επικεκληται epikeklētai from επικαλεω epi̇kaleō to call on. It is a Jewish way of speaking of those who worship God. [source]
First aorist passive indicative of καταχιοω kataxioō old verb to count worthy. Three times in N.T. (Luke 20:35; Acts 5:41; 2 Thessalonians 1:5). First aorist passive infinitive of ατιμαζω atimazō old verb to make one dishonoured Forms here an oxymoron The apostles felt honoured by dishonour. Note the same use of “the Name” as in James 2:7; 3 Jo James 1:7. With the Jews this absolute use of “the Name” meant Jehovah. The Christians now apply it to Jesus. [source]
See on John 10:11, John 10:32; see on Matthew 26:10; see on James 2:7. Morally excellent. [source]
See on appeal, Acts 25:11; see on James 2:7. That invoke Him as, Lord: recalling Romans 10:9, Romans 10:10. Compare Joel 2:32. [source]
His is supplied by the A.V. It is not in the text. Rev., correctly, for the sake of the Name. The Name (Jesus Christ) is used thus absolutely in Acts 5:41; compare James 2:7. For a similar absolute use of the way, see on Acts 4:2. See on 1 John 1:7. [source]
The name of Jesus. See Acts 5:4; Romans 1:5 for υπερ του ονοματος huper tou onomatos and James 2:7 for the absolute use of “the name” as in 1 Peter 4:16. “This name is in essence the sum of the Christian creed” (Westcott) as in 1 Corinthians 12:3; Romans 10:9. It is like the absolute use of “the Way” (Acts 9:2; Acts 19:9, Acts 19:23; Acts 24:22). [source]
In faith and grace. Compare James 2:6, James 2:7; 1 Timothy 6:17, 1 Timothy 6:18; Luke 12:21; Matthew 19:21. [source]
Cognate accusative retained with the passive verb. Old word (from καιω kaiō to burn), in N.T. only Revelation 7:16 and here. For blaspheming the name of God see Revelation 13:6; James 2:7; Romans 2:24; 1 Timothy 6:1. They blamed God for the plagues.They repented not (ου μετενοησαν ou metenoēsan). This solemn negative aorist of μετανοεω metanoeō is a refrain like a funeral dirge (Revelation 9:20.; Revelation 16:11). In Revelation 11:13 some did repent because of the earthquake. Even deserved punishment may harden the heart.To give him glory Second aorist active infinitive of διδωμι didōmi almost result. For the phrase see Revelation 11:13; Revelation 14:7; Revelation 19:7. [source]