James 3:3

Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.

King James Version

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Other Translations for James 3:3

BSB

When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.

AKJV

Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.

CPDV

For so we put bridles into the mouths of horses, in order to submit them to our will, and so we turn their whole body around.

ERV

Now if we put the horses' bridles into their mouths, that they may obey us, we turn about their whole body also.

NHEB

Now if we put bits into the horses' mouths so that they may obey us, we guide their whole body.

SMT

Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they should yield to us; and we lead their whole body.

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 3:3

BeholdG2400weputG906Verb bitsG5469Noun Masculine inG1519Prepositionthehorses'G2462Noun Masculine mouthsG4750Noun Neuter thatG4314Preposition theyG846mayobeyG3982Verb usG2254 andG2532ConjunctionweturnaboutG3329Verb theirG846 wholeG3650Adjective bodyG4983Noun Neuter

Commentary for James 3:3

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

Overview of James 3:3

Summary

Small devices control entire large creatures effectively

Event

Illustrating control through analogy

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD