James 1:6
Strong's Lexicon
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

he must ask
αἰτείτω (aiteitō)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 154: To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

faith,
πίστει (pistei)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness.

without
μηδὲν (mēden)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3367: No one, none, nothing.

doubting,
διακρινόμενος (diakrinomenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 1252: From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate.

because
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

he who
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

doubts
διακρινόμενος (diakrinomenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 1252: From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate.

is like
ἔοικεν (eoiken)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1503: To be like, resemble. Apparently a primary verb; to resemble.

a wave
κλύδωνι (klydōni)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2830: Rough water, a wave, billow, surge. From kluzo; a surge of the sea.

of [the] sea,
θαλάσσης (thalassēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 2281: Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.

blown
ἀνεμιζομένῳ (anemizomenō)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 416: To be blown with the wind (referring to the gentler motions of the air). From anemos; to toss with the wind.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

tossed by the wind.
ῥιπιζομένῳ (rhipizomenō)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 4494: To toss to and fro, fan, blow. From a derivative of rhipto; to breeze up, i.e. to agitate.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

Young's Literal Translation
and let him ask in faith, nothing doubting, for he who is doubting hath been like a wave of the sea, driven by wind and tossed,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But let him ask in faith without doubting. For the doubter is like the surging sea, driven and tossed by the wind.

New American Standard Bible
But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.

King James Bible
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

New Living Translation
But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.

English Standard Version
But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.

New American Standard Bible
But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.

King James Bible
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But let him ask in faith without doubting. For the doubter is like the surging sea, driven and tossed by the wind.

International Standard Version
But he must ask in faith, without any doubts, for the one who has doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.

NET Bible
But he must ask in faith without doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed around by the wind.

American Standard Version
But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting: for he that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed.

English Revised Version
But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting: for he that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed.

Young's Literal Translation
and let him ask in faith, nothing doubting, for he who is doubting hath been like a wave of the sea, driven by wind and tossed,
















Cross References
Matthew 14:28
And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

Matthew 21:21
Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.

Mark 11:23
For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

Acts 10:20
Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

Ephesians 4:14
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

James 1:7
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

James 5:15
And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

James 1:1
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

James 1:4
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

James 1:3
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
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