James 2:7 “Are they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have b…”

James 2:7

Are they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called?

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?

World English Bible

Don’t they blaspheme the honorable name by which you are called?

American Standard Version

Do not they blaspheme the honorable name by which ye are called?

Geneva Bible 1599

Doe nor they blaspheme the worthie Name after which yee be named?

Darby Translation

And [do not] they blaspheme the excellent name which has been called upon you?

Young's Literal Translation

do they not themselves speak evil of the good name that was called upon you?

Bible in Basic English

Do they not say evil of the holy name which was given to you?

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Cross references

“blaspheme”

1 Timothy 1:13 Psalm 73:7–9 Matthew 12:24 Acts 26:11 Matthew 27:63 Luke 22:64

1 Timothy 1:13 · BSB

I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.

Psalm 73:7–9 · BSB

From their prosperity proceeds iniquity; the imaginations of their hearts run wild.

Matthew 12:24 · BSB

But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.”

Acts 26:11 · BSB

I frequently had them punished in the synagogues, and I tried to make them blaspheme. In my raging fury against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them.

Matthew 27:63 · BSB

“Sir,” they said, “we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’

Luke 22:64 · BSB

They blindfolded Him and kept demanding, “Prophesy! Who hit You?”

“worthy”

Philippians 2:9–11 Psalm 111:9 Song of Solomon 1:3 Isaiah 7:14 Jeremiah 23:6 Matthew 1:23

Philippians 2:9–11 · BSB

Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,

Psalm 111:9 · BSB

He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name.

Song of Solomon 1:3 · BSB

The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you.

Isaiah 7:14 · BSB

Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.

Jeremiah 23:6 · BSB

In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.

Matthew 1:23 · BSB

“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us” ).

“by”

Acts 11:26 Ephesians 3:15 Isaiah 65:15

Acts 11:26 · BSB

and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.

Ephesians 3:15 · BSB

from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name.

Isaiah 65:15 · BSB

You will leave behind your name as a curse for My chosen ones, and the Lord GOD will slay you; but to His servants He will give another name.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

6But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?

8If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.

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