KJV: Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
YLT: Be confessing to one another the trespasses, and be praying for one another, that ye may be healed; very strong is a working supplication of a righteous man;
Darby: Confess therefore your offences to one another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The fervent supplication of the righteous man has much power.
ASV: Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.
| Ἐξομολογεῖσθε | Confess |
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Parse: Verb, Present Imperative Middle, 2nd Person Plural Root: ἐξομολογέω Sense: to confess. |
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| ἀλλήλοις | to one another |
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Parse: Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun, Dative Masculine Plural Root: ἀλλήλων Sense: one another, reciprocally, mutually. |
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| ἁμαρτίας | sins |
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Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Plural Root: ἁμαρτία Sense: equivalent to 264. |
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| εὔχεσθε | pray |
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Parse: Verb, Present Imperative Middle or Passive, 2nd Person Plural Root: εὔχομαι Sense: to pray to God. |
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| ἀλλήλων | one another |
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Parse: Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun, Genitive Masculine Plural Root: ἀλλήλων Sense: one another, reciprocally, mutually. |
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| ὅπως | so that |
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Parse: Conjunction Root: ὅπως Sense: how, that. |
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| ἰαθῆτε | you may be healed |
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Parse: Verb, Aorist Subjunctive Passive, 2nd Person Plural Root: ἰάομαι Sense: to cure, heal. |
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| πολὺ | Much |
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Parse: Adjective, Accusative Neuter Singular Root: πολύς Sense: many, much, large. |
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| ἰσχύει | prevails |
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Parse: Verb, Present Indicative Active, 3rd Person Singular Root: ἰσχύω Sense: to be strong. |
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| δέησις | [the] prayer |
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Parse: Noun, Nominative Feminine Singular Root: δέησις Sense: need, indigence, want, privation, penury. |
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| δικαίου | of a righteous [man] |
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Parse: Adjective, Genitive Masculine Singular Root: δίκαιος Sense: righteous, observing divine laws. |
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| ἐνεργουμένη | being made effective |
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Parse: Verb, Present Participle Middle, Nominative Feminine Singular Root: ἐνεργέω Sense: to be operative, be at work, put forth power. |
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Greek Commentary for James 5:16
Present middle (indirect) of εχομολογεω exomologeō Confession of sin to God is already assumed. But public confession of certain sins to one another in the meetings is greatly helpful in many ways. This is not confessing to one man like a priest in place of the public confession. One may confess to the pastor without confessing to God or to the church, with little benefit to anybody. [source]
Present middle imperative. Keep this up.That ye may be healed (οπως ιατητε hopōs iathēte). Purpose clause with οπως hopōs and the first aorist passive subjunctive of ιαομαι iaomai Probably of bodily healing (James 5:14), though ιαομαι iaomai is used also of healing of the soul (Matthew 13:15; 1 Peter 2:24; Hebrews 12:13) as Mayor takes it here.Availeth much “Has much force.” Present active indicative of ισχυω ischuō (from ισχυς ischus strength).In its working (ενεργουμενη energoumenē). Probably the present middle participle of ενεργεω energeō as Paul apparently uses it in Galatians 5:6; 2 Corinthians 4:12; 2 Thessalonians 2:7, meaning “when it works.” The passive is possible, as is the usual idiom elsewhere. Mayor argues strongly for the passive here, “when it is exercised” (Ropes). [source]
Purpose clause with οπως hopōs and the first aorist passive subjunctive of ιαομαι iaomai Probably of bodily healing (James 5:14), though ιαομαι iaomai is used also of healing of the soul (Matthew 13:15; 1 Peter 2:24; Hebrews 12:13) as Mayor takes it here. [source]
“Has much force.” Present active indicative of ισχυω ischuō (from ισχυς ischus strength).In its working (ενεργουμενη energoumenē). Probably the present middle participle of ενεργεω energeō as Paul apparently uses it in Galatians 5:6; 2 Corinthians 4:12; 2 Thessalonians 2:7, meaning “when it works.” The passive is possible, as is the usual idiom elsewhere. Mayor argues strongly for the passive here, “when it is exercised” (Ropes). [source]
Probably the present middle participle of ενεργεω energeō as Paul apparently uses it in Galatians 5:6; 2 Corinthians 4:12; 2 Thessalonians 2:7, meaning “when it works.” The passive is possible, as is the usual idiom elsewhere. Mayor argues strongly for the passive here, “when it is exercised” (Ropes). [source]
The preposition ἐξ , forth, out, impliesfull, frank, open confession, and so in every case of its use in the New Testament. See on Matthew 3:6. [source]
See on Matthew 6:14. [source]
Lit., much availeth ( ἰσχύει , is strong)the prayer of a righteous man working or operating. The rendering of the A. V., besides being unwarranted by the text, is almost a truism. An effectual prayer is a prayer that avails. The Rev. is at once more correct and more natural: The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working. [source]
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The words imply: 1. That confession was connected with baptism. They were baptized while in the act of confessing. 2. An open confession, not a private one to John ( ἐξ , compare Acts 19:18; James 5:16). 3. An individual confession; possibly a specific one. (See Luke 3:10-15.) [source]
See on Luke 14:30; see on Luke 16:3; see on James 5:16. [source]
Rev., the right. Six words are used for power in the:New Testament: βία , force, often oppressive, exhibiting itself in violence (Acts 5:26; Acts 27:41. Compare the kindred verb βιάζεται , Matthew 11:12; “the kingdom of heaven is taken by violence ): δύναμις , natural ability (see on 2 Peter 2:11): ἐνέργεια , energy, power in exercise; only of superhuman power, good or evil. Used by Paul only, and chiefly in the Epistles of the Imprisonment (Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 3:7; Colossians 2:12. Compare the kindred verb ἐνεργέω , to put forth power, and see on Mark 6:14; see on James 5:16): ἰσχύς , strength (see on 2 Peter 2:11. Compare the kindred verb ἰσχύω , to be strong, and see on Luke 14:30; see on Luke 16:3): κράτος , might, only of God, relative and manifested power, dominion (Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 6:10; 1 Timothy 6:16; 1 Peter 4:11. Compare the kindred verb κρατέω , to have power, to be master of, and see on Mark 7:3; see on Acts 3:11): ἐξουσία , liberty of action ( ἔξεστι , it is lawful ), authority, delegated or arbitrary (John 5:27; John 10:18; John 17:2; John 19:10, John 19:11. See on Mark 2:10; see on Luke 20:20). Here, therefore, ἐξουσία is not merely possibility or ability, but legitimate right derived from a competent source - the Word. [source]
Or pray as 2 Corinthians 13:7, 2 Corinthians 13:9; James 5:16. Lit., I was wishing; but the imperfect here has a tentative force, implying the wish begun, but stopped at the outset by some antecedent consideration which renders it impossible, so that, practically, it was not entertained at all. So Paul of Onesimus: “Whom I could have wished ( ἐβουλόμην ) to keep with me,” if it had not been too much to ask (Philemon 1:13). Paul would wish to save his countrymen, even at such sacrifice, if it were morally possible. Others, however, explain the imperfect as stating an actual wish formerly entertained. [source]
Etymologically akin to operations. See on Mark 6:14; see on James 5:16. [source]
See on Mark 6:14; see on James 5:16. [source]
Rev., may be strong. This compound verb occurs only here. The preposition ἐξ has the force of fully or eminently. Ἱσχύς is strength embodied; inhering in organized power. Hence it is an advance on δυνάμει mightin Ephesians 3:16(see note). Paul prays that the inward might or virtue may issue in ability to grasp. Compare Luke 14:30(note); Luke 16:3(note); Acts 27:16(note); James 5:16(note). [source]
Completing and guarding the previous statement. In you, not among you. Worketh ( ἐνεργῶν ). See on Mark 6:14; see on James 5:16. The verb means effectual working. In the active voice, to be at work. In the middle voice, as here (used only by James and Paul, and only of things), to display one's activity; show one's self-operative. Compare Ephesians 3:20. [source]
Kindred with the preceding. See on James 5:16. [source]
Referring to the word, not to God. Comp. Philemon 2:13. In the middle voice as here, used only by Paul and James, and only of things. See Ephesians 3:20; Colossians 1:29; James 5:16, and footnote on Colossians 1:29. The noun ἐνέργεια , PoIt means power in exercise, and is used only of superhuman power. [source]
See on James 5:16. This adjective, and the kindred ἐνεργέω towork, be effectual, ἐνέργημα workingoperation, and ἐνέργεια energypower in exercise, are used in the New Testament only of superhuman power, good or evil. Compare Ephesians 1:19; Matthew 14:2; Philemon 2:13; 1 Corinthians 12:10; Hebrews 4:12. [source]
From Isaiah 53:5. First aorist passive indicative of ιαομαι iaomai common verb to heal (James 5:16) and the instrumental case of μωλωπς mōlōps rare word (Aristotle, Plutarch) for bruise or bloody wound, here only in N.T. Cf. 1 Peter 1:18. Writing to slaves who may have received such stripes, Peter‘s word is effective. [source]
Second aorist active indicative of αναπερω anapherō common verb of bringing sacrifice to the altar. Combination here of Isaiah 53:12; Deuteronomy 21:23. Jesus is the perfect sin offering (Hebrews 9:28). For Christ‘s body Not tree here as in Luke 23:31, originally just wood (1 Corinthians 3:12), then something made of wood, as a gibbet or cross. So used by Peter for the Cross in Acts 5:30; Acts 10:39; and by Paul in Galatians 3:13 (quoting Deuteronomy 21:23).Having died unto sins Second aorist middle participle of απογινομαι apoginomai old compound to get away from, with dative (as here) to die to anything, here only in N.T.That we might live unto righteousness (ινα τηι δικαιοσυνηι ζησωμεν hina tēi dikaiosunēi zēsōmen). Purpose clause with ινα hina and the first aorist active subjunctive of ζαω zaō with the dative (cf. Romans 6:20). Peter‘s idea here is like that of Paul in Rom 6:1-23, especially Romans 6:2 and Romans 6:10.).By whose stripes ye were healed From Isaiah 53:5. First aorist passive indicative of ιαομαι iaomai common verb to heal (James 5:16) and the instrumental case of μωλωπς mōlōps rare word (Aristotle, Plutarch) for bruise or bloody wound, here only in N.T. Cf. 1 Peter 1:18. Writing to slaves who may have received such stripes, Peter‘s word is effective. [source]
Second aorist middle participle of απογινομαι apoginomai old compound to get away from, with dative (as here) to die to anything, here only in N.T.That we might live unto righteousness (ινα τηι δικαιοσυνηι ζησωμεν hina tēi dikaiosunēi zēsōmen). Purpose clause with ινα hina and the first aorist active subjunctive of ζαω zaō with the dative (cf. Romans 6:20). Peter‘s idea here is like that of Paul in Rom 6:1-23, especially Romans 6:2 and Romans 6:10.).By whose stripes ye were healed From Isaiah 53:5. First aorist passive indicative of ιαομαι iaomai common verb to heal (James 5:16) and the instrumental case of μωλωπς mōlōps rare word (Aristotle, Plutarch) for bruise or bloody wound, here only in N.T. Cf. 1 Peter 1:18. Writing to slaves who may have received such stripes, Peter‘s word is effective. [source]
From ὁμός , one and the same, and λέγω , to say. Hence, primarily, to say the same thing as another, and, therefore, to admit the truth of an accusation. Compare Psalm 51:4. The exact phrase, ὁμολογεῖν τὰς ἁμαρτίας confessthe sins, does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament. Compare ἐξομολογεῖσθαι ἁμαρτίας ( παραπτώματα ) Matthew 3:6; Mark 1:5; James 5:16. See on Matthew 3:6; see on Matthew 11:25; see on Luke 22:6; see on Acts 19:18; see on James 5:16. [source]
Third-class condition again with εαν ean and present active subjunctive of ομολογεω homologeō “if we keep on confessing.” Confession of sin to God and to one another (James 5:16) is urged throughout the N.T. from John the Baptist (Mark 1:5) on. [source]
Wrong. This sense of περί is contrary to New Testament usage. The preposition means concerning. So Rev. “I pray that in all things thou mayst prosper.” Εὔχομαι Ipray or wish, occurs only here in John's writings, and not often elsewhere. See Acts 26:29; Romans 9:3; James 5:16. [source]
Openly confess ( ἐξ ). See on Matthew 11:25; see on Acts 19:18; see on James 5:16. [source]
See on Luke 14:30; see on Luke 16:3; see on James 5:16. [source]