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James 1:6–8

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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.
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
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From verse 6

  1. Matthew 21:21–22Rank 1 from verse 6
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    21Jesus 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.

    22And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

  2. Hebrews 11:6Rank 2 from verse 6
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    6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

  3. Mark 11:22–24Rank 3 from verse 6
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    22And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.

    23For 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.

    24Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

  4. Ephesians 4:14Rank 4 from verse 6
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    14That 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;

  5. Hebrews 10:23Rank 5 from verse 6
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    23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

From verse 7

  1. James 4:3Rank 1 from verse 7
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    3Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.

  2. Proverbs 15:8Rank 2 from verse 7
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    8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

  3. Isaiah 1:15Rank 3 from verse 7
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    15And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.

  4. Isaiah 58:3–4Rank 4 from verse 7
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    3¶ Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours.

    4Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high.

  5. Proverbs 21:27Rank 5 from verse 7
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    27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

From verse 8

  1. 1 Kings 18:21Rank 1 from verse 8
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    21And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.

  2. Matthew 6:24Rank 2 from verse 8
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    24¶ No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

  3. James 4:8Rank 3 from verse 8
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    8Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

  4. Isaiah 29:13Rank 4 from verse 8
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    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:

  5. 2 Peter 2:14Rank 5 from verse 8
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    14Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:

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DEFINED WORDS

James 1:6

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

faith

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Sense 1: The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen; trust, confidence, belief, persuasion, or reliance. Sense 2: Faithfulness, fidelity, or trustworthiness. Sense 3: The revealed truth or gospel believed and kept.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

wavereth

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Moves uncertainly between positions, doubts, hesitates, fluctuates, or lacks settled singleness and stability.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

like

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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

wave

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Sense 1: A moving ridge or swell of water. Sense 2: As a verb, to move to and fro, lift, or present by a waving motion.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

sea

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1. A great body or expanse of gathered waters, including a named sea or lake, in which ships and creatures move. 2. The large brazen or molten basin made for the temple and called a sea. 3. Something represented or compared as a sea.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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driven

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Past-participial form of drive: impelled, forced, urged, carried, or moved onward or away.

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wind

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Sense 1: Air in motion; a current of air. Sense 2: Breath or a movement of air from breathing. Sense 3: By figure, something empty, unstable, or passing.

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tossed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of toss, meaning to throw or move violently to and fro.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

James 1:7

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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think

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1. To form or hold a thought. 2. To judge or suppose. 3. To intend. 4. To consider or remember. 5. To imagine or esteem.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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DEFINED WORDS

James 1:8

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double

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Sense 1: Twice the amount, number, or measure. Sense 2: Of heart or mind, divided or inconsistent. Sense 3: Folded over or made of two parts or layers. Sense 4: To make twice as much or twofold; to fold or turn over upon itself.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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minded

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of mind, meaning to attend to, regard, remember, purpose, or be disposed toward something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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5If 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.

6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

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

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8A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

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9Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

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