See in Reader
17 lines
641 B
Markdown
17 lines
641 B
Markdown
# the tongue is a small member
|
|
|
|
It can be stated explicitly what the tongue is a member of. Alternate translation: "the tongue is a small member of the body" or "the tongue is a small part of the body" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
|
|
|
|
# boasts great things
|
|
|
|
Here "things" is a general word for everything about which these people are proud.
|
|
|
|
# Notice also
|
|
|
|
"Think about"
|
|
|
|
# how small a fire sets on fire a large forest
|
|
|
|
In order to help people understand the harm that the tongue can cause, James speaks of the harm that a small flame can cause. Alternate translation: "how a small flame can start a fire that burns many trees"
|
|
|