James 3:10
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
Original Language Analysis
ἐκ
Out of
G1537
ἐκ
Out of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
1 of 15
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτοῦ
the same
G846
αὐτοῦ
the same
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 15
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
στόματος
mouth
G4750
στόματος
mouth
Strong's:
G4750
Word #:
4 of 15
the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or e
εὐλογία
blessing
G2129
εὐλογία
blessing
Strong's:
G2129
Word #:
6 of 15
fine speaking, i.e., elegance of language; commendation ("eulogy"), i.e., (reverentially) adoration; religiously, benediction; by implication, consecr
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
7 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀδελφοί
brethren
G80
ἀδελφοί
brethren
Strong's:
G80
Word #:
11 of 15
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
Cross References
Romans 12:14Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.1 Peter 3:9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.1 Corinthians 3:3For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?1 Timothy 5:13And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.Micah 3:11The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the LORD, and say, Is not the LORD among us? none evil can come upon us.Genesis 20:9Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done.
Historical Context
House churches offered communal prayers yet also engaged in disputes. James addresses this dissonance, similar to Paul's concern in 1 Corinthians 11 where worship and inequality clashed.",
Questions for Reflection
- Where do you notice double-speech in your life?
- Who can help you align worship with weekday words?
- What practices cultivate consistent blessing?
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Analysis & Commentary
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing—these things ought not so to be. James appeals to moral necessity: gospel consistency forbids dual speech.
Reformed ethics emphasize integrity. The church's witness collapses when Sunday praise coexists with weekday slander. James calls for alignment between liturgy and life.