James 3:4

Behold also the boats being the-such-the-same, and under of{hard winds} being-propelled. It-is-being-change-led/diverted/transferred under of{[the] least rudder}, which-where supposing the impetus/impulse/initiative of{the straightening} may-be-intending.

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

In The King James Version

Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.

In Context

3Behold the bridles/reins/bits of{the horses} we-are-casting into the mouths toward the same to-be-being-persuaded to{us}, and we-are-change-leading/diverting/transferring the whole body of{same}.

5The-same-ly also the tongue is-being [a] small member and is-large-boasting. Behold [a] scant fire is-kindling-anew such forest/woodland/firewood,

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Cross References

Matthew 8:24and, behold, [a] large tempest becomes in to{the seawater}, such-as the boat to-be-being-covered under of{the waves}; moreover, same has-been-lying-asleep,

Matthew Henry on James 3:2-13

Government of the Tongue. ( a. d. 61.) 1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. 4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm,… Read the whole commentary →

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