James 3:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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.

Not only animals, but even ships.

The governor, х hee (G3588) hormee (G3730) tou (G3588) euthunontos (G2116)] - the impulse of the steersman, answering to the feeling which moves the tongue.

James 3:4

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, whithersoever the governor listeth.