James 3:9
James · New Testament · Chapter 3
“Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.”James 3:9
What Does James 3:9 Mean?
James 3:9 is found in the book of James, chapter 3, verse 9 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Trinity.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to James 3:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 1:26“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”Psalms 10:7“His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.”Genesis 9:6“Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.”Psalms 62:4“They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.”Genesis 5:1“This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;”Psalms 59:12“For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.”Isaiah 29:13“Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:”Romans 3:14“Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:”2 Samuel 19:21“But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD’s anointed?”Psalms 109:17“As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.”Ecclesiastes 7:22“For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.”Matthew 5:44“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”Acts 2:26“Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:”Numbers 23:13“And Balak said unto him, Come, I pray thee, with me unto another place, from whence thou mayest see them: thou shalt see but the utmost part of them, and shalt not see them all: and curse me them from thence.”1 Chronicles 29:20“And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.”Job 31:30“Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.”Psalms 16:9“Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.”Psalms 35:28“And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.”Psalms 51:14“Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.”Psalms 108:1“O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.”
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