James 3:7 Meaning
For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:
Context Explained
5Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
7For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:
8But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
9Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Genesis 1:26
This verse discusses humanity's dominion over animals, paralleling the theme of taming in James.
Matthew 8:27
Jesus demonstrates authority over nature, contrasting human inability to tame the tongue.
1 Corinthians 9:27
Paul speaks about discipline and self-control, relating to the need for controlling one's speech.
Source: James 3:7