James 1:24

For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

King James Version

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Other Translations for James 1:24

BSB

and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.

AKJV

For he beholds himself, and goes his way, and straightway forgets what manner of man he was.

CPDV

and after considering himself, he went away and promptly forgot what he had seen.

ERV

for he beholdeth himself, and goeth away, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

NHEB

for he sees himself, and goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of person he was.

SMT

For he observed himself, and went away, and straightway forgot of what kind he was.

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 1:24

ForG1063ConjunctionhebeholdethG2657Verb himselfG1438 andG2532ConjunctiongoethhiswayG565Verb andG2532Conjunction straightwayG2112Adverb forgettethG1950VerbwhatmannerofmanG3697hewasG2258Verb

Commentary for James 1:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of James 1:24

Summary

Quick forgetfulness without application or change

Event

Describing memory loss after viewing

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD