Jakobus 3:9
Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
Context
This verse from Jakobus Chapter 3 connects to 10 cross-references. The tongue is a small member but boasts of great things — a small fire setting ablaze a great forest. It is a restless evil full of deadly poison, blessing God and cursing people made in God's likeness. Who is …
Andere Übersetzungen
Therewith bless we the Lord and Father; and therewith curse we men, who are made after the likeness of God:
with it we do bless the God and Father, and with it we do curse the men made according to the similitude of God;
With it we give praise to our Lord and Father; and with it we put a curse on men who are made in God's image.
Querverweise
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And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the Lord your God. And all the congregation blessed the Lord …
Wherefore David blessed the Lord before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, Lord God of Israel our …
And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trode the grapes, and made merry, and went …
For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.
Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, …
For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: …
Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: