5. Source Text: Greek (SBLGNT) James 3:5:1 ⧉οὕτωςoutosthus James 3:5:2 ⧉καὶkealso James 3:5:3 ⧉ἡeethe James 3:5:4 ⧉γλῶσσαglossatongue James 3:5:5 ⧉μικρὸνmeekronsmall James 3:5:6 ⧉μέλοςmelosmember James 3:5:7 ⧉ἐστὶνesteenis James 3:5:8 ⧉καὶkeand James 3:5:9 ⧉μεγάλαmegalagreat things James 3:5:10 ⧉αὐχεῖafkheeboasts |
5. Formal Translation In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it boasts of great things. Notice how a small fire can set a vast forest ablaze. |
5. Dynamic Translation The tongue may be a small part, but it speaks as if it could do huge things. Consider how a tiny flame can set an entire forest on fire. |