What FIRSTFRUITS mean

 James 1:18

King James Version

18 Of his own will begat he us 

with the word of truth, 

that we should be 

a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

Do you know how much GOD loves us?

The word "firstfruits" will tell us.

But what does it mean?

I've always wondered myself.

Time to address the issue here.

Here's what other Bible versions say:

James 1:18

Amplified Bible

18 It was of His own will that He gave us birth [as His children] by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits of His creatures [a prime example of what He created to be set apart to Himself—sanctified, made holy for His divine purposes].

James 1:18

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

18 And it was of His own [free] will that He gave us birth [as sons] by [His] Word of Truth, so that we should be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures [a sample of what He created to be consecrated to Himself].

James 1:18

Common English Bible

18 He chose to give us birth by his true word, and here is the result: we are like the first crop from the harvest of everything he created.

James 1:18

Contemporary English Version

18 He wanted us to be his own special people,[a] and so he sent the true message to give us new birth.

James 1:18

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

18 For of his own will hath he begotten us by the word of truth, that we might be some beginning of his creatures.

James 1:18

Easy-to-Read Version

18 God decided to give us life through the true message he sent to us. He wanted us to be the most important of all that he created.

James 1:18

Expanded Bible

18 God ·decided [chose; willed] to give us ·life [birth] through the ·word of truth [true message] so we might be ·the most important [or the first of many; L a kind of firstfruits; C firstfruits were the first crops to be harvested and guaranteed the coming harvest; Ex. 34:22; 2 Thess. 2:13; Rev. 14:4] of all ·the things he made [or his creatures].

James 1:18

GOD’S WORD Translation

18 God decided to give us life through the word of truth to make us his most important creatures.

James 1:18

Good News Translation

18 By his own will he brought us into being through the word of truth, so that we should have first place among all his creatures.

James 1:18

International Children’s Bible

18 God decided to give us life through the word of truth. He wanted us to be the most important of all the things he made.

James 1:18

International Standard Version

18 In accordance with his will he made us his children by the word of truth, so that we might become the most important of his creatures.

James 1:18

J.B. Phillips New Testament

18 By his own wish he made us his own sons through the Word of truth that we might be, so to speak, the first specimens of his new creation.

James 1:18

Living Bible

18 And it was a happy day for him when[a] he gave us our new lives through the truth of his Word, and we became, as it were, the first children in his new family.

James 1:18

The Message

He brought us to life using the true Word, showing us off as the crown of all his creatures.

James 1:18

Names of God Bible

18 God decided to give us life through the word of truth to make us his most important creatures.

James 1:18

New Century Version

18 God decided to give us life through the word of truth so we might be the most important of all the things he made.

James 1:18

New International Reader's Version

18 God chose to give us new birth through the message of truth. He wanted us to be the first harvest of his new creation.

James 1:18

New Life Version

18 He gave us our new lives through the truth of His Word only because He wanted to. We are the first children in His family.

James 1:18

New Living Translation

18 He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession.

Yaakov 1:18

Orthodox Jewish Bible

18 Birtzon Hashem (by the will of G-d), he gave birth to us by the Dvar HaEmes, that we might be a kind of bikkurim (firstfruits) of all he created. [YIRMEYAH 2:3]

James 1:18

The Voice

18 We have a special role in His plan. He calls us to life by His message of truth so that we will show the rest of His creatures His goodness and love.

James 1:18

Worldwide English (New Testament)

18 He made us his children because he wanted us. He made us his children by giving us his true word. He made us his children so that we would be the first and best of all he made.

James 1:18

Wycliffe Bible

18 For willfully he begat us by the word of truth [Forsooth willfully he gendered us with the word of truth], that we be a beginning of his creature.

In SUMMARY, "firstfruits" mean:

[a prime example of what He created to be set apart to Himself—sanctified, made holy for His divine purposes]

[a sample of what He created to be consecrated to Himself]

the first crop from the harvest of everything he created

to be his own special people

that we might be some beginning of his creatures

to be the most important of all that he created.

so we might be ·the most important of all ·the things he made [or his creatures] ...firstfruits were the first crops to be harvested and guaranteed the coming harvest

to make us his most important creatures

that we should have first place among all his creatures

to be the most important of all the things he made.

that we might become the most important of his creatures

that we might be, so to speak, the first specimens of his new creation

and we became, as it were, the first children in his new family

showing us off as the crown of all his creatures

to make us his most important creatures

so we might be the most important of all the things he made

to be the first harvest of his new creation

We are the first children in His family.

we, out of all creation, became his prized possession

that we might be a kind of bikkurim (firstfruits) of all he created. [YIRMEYAH 2:3]

We have a special role in His plan...that we will show the rest of His creatures His goodness and love

He made us his children because he wanted us...that we would be the first and best of all he made

that we be a beginning of his creature

Apart from our being "firstfruits", GOD's love is known best through these verses:

John 3:16-17

King James Version

16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world 

to condemn the world; 

but that the world through him might be saved.

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RESPECTING GOD's Name

 Exodus 20:7

King James Version

7 Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; 

for the Lord will not hold him guiltless 

that taketh his name in vain.

I was taught that commandment since I was a kid, many decades ago.

Only thing is, no Catholic school teacher ever expounded on it.

What did "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain" really mean?

Mercifully, GOD made me born again 41 months ago.

Now, I can turn to SPIRIT and SCRIPTURE for an explanation.

These Bible versions reveal more:

Exodus 20:7

Amplified Bible

7 “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain [that is, irreverently, in false affirmations or in ways that impugn the character of God]; for the Lord will not hold guiltless nor leave unpunished the one who [a]takes His name in vain [disregarding its reverence and its power].

Exodus 20:7

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

7 You shall not use or repeat the name of the Lord your God in vain [that is, lightly or frivolously, in false affirmations or profanely]; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.

Exodus 20:7

Christian Standard Bible

7 Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God, because the Lord will not leave anyone unpunished who misuses his name.

Exodus 20:7

Common English Bible

7 Do not use the Lord your God’s name as if it were of no significance; the Lord won’t forgive anyone who uses his name that way.

Exodus 20:7

Complete Jewish Bible

ג 7 “You are not to use lightly the name of Adonai your God, because Adonai will not leave unpunished someone who uses his name lightly.

Exodus 20:7

Contemporary English Version

7  Do not misuse my name.[a] I am the Lord your God, and I will punish anyone who misuses my name.

Exodus 20:7

Darby Translation

7 Thou shalt not idly utter the name of Jehovah thy God; for Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that idly uttereth his name.

Exodus 20:7

Easy-to-Read Version

7 “You must not use the name of the Lord your God to make empty promises. If you do, the Lord will not let you go unpunished.

Exodus 20:7

Evangelical Heritage Version

7 You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not permit anyone who misuses his name to escape unpunished.

Exodus 20:7

Expanded Bible

7 “You must not ·use the name of the Lord your God thoughtlessly [take/lift up the name of the Lord your God in vain]; the Lord will ·punish [L not hold/treat as innocent; not acquit] anyone who ·misuses [takes in vain] his name.

Exodus 20:7

GOD’S WORD Translation

7 “Never use the name of the Lord your God carelessly. The Lord will make sure that anyone who carelessly uses his name will be punished.

Exodus 20:7

Good News Translation

7 “Do not use my name for evil purposes, for I, the Lord your God, will punish anyone who misuses my name.

Exodus 20:7

Holman Christian Standard Bible

7 Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God, because the Lord will not leave anyone unpunished who misuses His name.

Exodus 20:7

International Children’s Bible

7 “You must not use the name of the Lord your God thoughtlessly. The Lord will punish anyone who is guilty and misuses his name.

Exodus 20:7

Legacy Standard Bible

7 “You shall not take the name of Yahweh your God in vain, for Yahweh will not [a]leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.

Exodus 20:7

Living Bible

7 “You shall not use the name of Jehovah your God irreverently,[a] nor use it to swear to a falsehood. You will not escape punishment if you do.

Exodus 20:7

The Message

7 No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter; God won’t put up with the irreverent use of his name.

Exodus 20:7

Names of God Bible

7 “Never use the name of Yahweh your Elohim carelessly. Yahweh will make sure that anyone who carelessly uses his name will be punished.

Exodus 20:7

New American Bible (Revised Edition)

7 You shall not invoke the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.[a] For the Lord will not leave unpunished anyone who invokes his name in vain.

Exodus 20:7

New Century Version

7 “You must not use the name of the Lord your God thoughtlessly; the Lord will punish anyone who misuses his name.

Exodus 20:7

New Life Version

7 “Do not use the name of the Lord your God in a false way. For the Lord will punish the one who uses His name in a false way.

Exodus 20:7

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

7 You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name.

Shemot 20:7

Orthodox Jewish Bible

7 Thou shalt not take the Shem Hashem Eloheicha in vain; for Hashem will not hold him guiltless that taketh Shmo in vain.

Exodus 20:7

The Voice

7 You are not to use My name for your own idle purposes, for the Eternal will punish anyone who treats His name as anything less than sacred.

Exodus 20:7

World English Bible

7 “You shall not misuse the name of Yahweh your God,[a] for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless who misuses his name.

Exodus 20:7

Young's Literal Translation

7 `Thou dost not take up the name of Jehovah thy God for a vain thing, for Jehovah acquitteth not him who taketh up His name for a vain thing.

In SUMMARY, "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain" means:

You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain [that is, irreverently, in false affirmations or in ways that impugn the character of God]

You shall not use or repeat the name of the Lord your God in vain [that is, lightly or frivolously, in false affirmations or profanely]

Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God

Do not use the Lord your God’s name as if it were of no significance

You are not to use lightly the name of Adonai your God

Do not misuse my name.[a] I am the Lord your God

Thou shalt not idly utter the name of Jehovah thy God

You must not use the name of the Lord your God to make empty promises.

You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God

You must not ·use the name of the Lord your God thoughtlessly [take/lift up the name of the Lord your God in vain]

Never use the name of the Lord your God carelessly.

Do not use my name for evil purposes

Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God

You must not use the name of the Lord your God thoughtlessly.

You shall not take the name of Yahweh your God in vain

You shall not use the name of Jehovah your God irreverently,[a] nor use it to swear to a falsehood.

No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter

Never use the name of Yahweh your Elohim carelessly.

You shall not invoke the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.

You must not use the name of the Lord your God thoughtlessly

Do not use the name of the Lord your God in a false way.

You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God

Thou shalt not take the Shem Hashem Eloheicha in vain

You are not to use My name for your own idle purposes

You shall not misuse the name of Yahweh your God

Thou dost not take up the name of Jehovah thy God for a vain thing

In SUMMARY, what "Lord thy God" means:

Adonai you God

Jehovah thy God

Yahweh your God

God, your God

Yahweh your Elohim

Shem Hashem Eloheicha

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On FRETTING not

 Psalm 37:1-2

King James Version

37 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, 

neither be thou envious 

against the workers of iniquity.

2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, 

and wither as the green herb.

What does it mean to "fret not" about evildoers?

What happens to these evildoers?

These Bible versions explain:

Psalm 37:1-2

Amplified Bible

Security of Those Who Trust in the Lord, and Insecurity of the Wicked.

A Psalm of David.

37 [a]Do not worry because of evildoers,

Nor be envious toward wrongdoers;

2  For they will wither quickly like the grass,

And fade like the green herb.

Psalm 37:1-2

Christian Standard Bible

Psalm 37

Instruction in Wisdom

Of David.

1 Do not be agitated by evildoers;

do not envy those who do wrong.

2 For they wither quickly like grass

and wilt like tender green plants.

Psalm 37:1-2

Complete Jewish Bible

37 (0) By David:

(1) Don’t be upset by evildoers

or envious of those who do wrong,

2 for soon they will wither like grass

and fade like the green in the fields.

Psalm 37:1-2

Contemporary English Version

(By David.)

Trust the Lord

1 Don't be annoyed by anyone

who does wrong,

    and don't envy them.

2 They will soon disappear

    like grass without rain.

Psalm 37:1-2

Easy-to-Read Version

[a] A song of David.

37 Don’t get upset about evil people.

    Don’t be jealous of those who do wrong.

2 They are like grass and other green plants

    that dry up quickly and then die.

Psalm 37:1-2

Expanded Bible

God Will Reward Fairly

Of David.

37 Don’t be ·upset [worried; angry] because of evil people.

    Don’t be jealous of those who do wrong [Prov. 24:1, 19],

2 because like the grass, they will ·soon [quickly] ·dry up [wither].

    Like green plants, they will soon ·die [fade] away.

Psalm 37:1-2

GOD’S WORD Translation

By David.

37 Do not be preoccupied with evildoers.

Do not envy those who do wicked things.

2 They will quickly dry up like grass

and wither away like green plants.

Psalm 37:1-2

Good News Translation

The Destiny of the Wicked and of the Good[a]

37 Don't be worried on account of the wicked;

    don't be jealous of those who do wrong.

2 They will soon disappear like grass that dries up;

    they will die like plants that wither.

Psalm 37:1-2

International Children’s Bible

God Will Reward Fairly

Of David.

37 Don’t be upset because of evil people.

    Don’t be jealous of those who do wrong.

2 Like the grass, they will soon dry up.

    Like green plants, they will soon die away.

Psalm 37:1-2

International Standard Version

Davidic[a]

Patiently Trust in God

37 Don’t be angry because of those who do evil,

    do not be jealous because of those who commit iniquity.

2 Indeed, they soon will wither like grass,

    and like green herbs they will fade away.

Psalm 37:1-2

Jubilee Bible 2000

A Psalm of David.

Aleph

1 ¶ Do not be angry with the evildoers, neither be thou envious of the workers of iniquity.

2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass and wither as the green herb.

Psalm 37:1-2

The Message

37 1-2 Don’t bother your head with braggarts

    or wish you could succeed like the wicked.

In no time they’ll shrivel like grass clippings

    and wilt like cut flowers in the sun.

Psalm 37:1-2

New American Bible (Revised Edition)

Psalm 37[a]

The Fate of Sinners and the Reward of the Just

1 Of David.

Aleph

Do not be provoked by evildoers;

    do not envy those who do wrong.

2 Like grass they wither quickly;

    like green plants they wilt away.

Psalm 37:1-2

New American Standard Bible

Security of Those Who Trust in the Lord, and Insecurity of the Wicked.

A Psalm of David.

37 Do not get upset because of evildoers,

Do not be envious of wrongdoers.

2 For they will wither quickly like the grass,

And decay like the green plants.

Psalm 37:1-2

New Catholic Bible

Psalm 37[a]

Fate of the Wicked and Reward of the Righteous

1 Of David.

Do not fume because of evildoers

    or envy those who do wrong.

2 They will wither quickly like the grass

    and fade away like the green herb.

Psalm 37:1-2

New Life Version

A Safe Place for Those Who Trust in the Lord

37 Do not trouble yourself because of sinful men. Do not want to be like those who do wrong. 2 For they will soon dry up like the grass. Like the green plant they will soon die.

Psalm 37:1-2

New Living Translation

Psalm 37[a]

A psalm of David.

1 Don’t worry about the wicked

    or envy those who do wrong.

2 For like grass, they soon fade away.

    Like spring flowers, they soon wither.

Psalm 37:1-2

Wycliffe Bible

37 To David. [The psalm of David.] Do not thou follow wicked men; neither love thou men doing wickedness. (The song of David. Do not thou follow the wicked; nor love thou those who do wickedly.)

2 For they shall wax dry swiftly as hay; and they shall fall down soon as the worts of herbs. (For they shall quickly grow dry like the hay, or the grass; and soon they shall fall down like the best herbs, or the plants.)

In SUMMARY, "fret not" means:

Do not worry

Do not be agitated

Don't be upset

Don't be annoyed

Don't get upset

Don’t be ·upset [worried; angry] 

Do not be preoccupied

Don't be worried

Do not be angry

Don't bother your head

Do not be provoked

Do not get upset

Do not fume

Do not trouble yourself

Don't worry

Do not thou follow

To give you more comfort in these end times, and as companion verses to the one featured above, Scripture reveals believers' victory -- THROUGH JESUS:

John 16:33

King James Version

33 These things I have spoken unto you, 

that in me ye might have peace. 

In the world ye shall have tribulation: 

but be of good cheer; 

I have overcome the world.

Colossians 3:1-2

King James Version

3 If ye then be risen with Christ, 

seek those things which are above, 

where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection on things above, 

not on things on the earth.

Hebrews 2:14

King James Version

14 Forasmuch then as the children 

are partakers of flesh and blood, 

he also himself likewise took part of the same; 

that through death he might destroy him 

that had the power of death, 

that is, the devil;

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On FOOLISH arguments

 2 Timothy 2:23

King James Version

23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, 

knowing that they do gender strifes.

The world is steeped deeply in foolish arguments.

Why are we to avoid getting embroiled in these?

What are "foolish and unlearned questions"?

What does it mean "they do gender strifes"?

These Bible versions tell us more:

2 Timothy 2:23

American Standard Version

23 But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes.

2 Timothy 2:23

Amplified Bible

23 But have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant speculations [useless disputes over unedifying, stupid controversies], since you know that they produce strife and give birth to quarrels.

2 Timothy 2:23

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

23 But refuse (shut your mind against, have nothing to do with) trifling (ill-informed, unedifying, stupid) controversies over ignorant questionings, for you know that they foster strife and breed quarrels.

2 Timothy 2:23

Christian Standard Bible

23 But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, because you know that they breed quarrels.

2 Timothy 2:23

Common English Bible

23 Avoid foolish and thoughtless discussions, since you know that they produce conflicts.

2 Timothy 2:23

Complete Jewish Bible

23 But stay away from stupid and ignorant controversies — you know that they lead to fights,

2 Timothy 2:23

Contemporary English Version

23 Stay away from stupid and senseless arguments. These only lead to trouble,

2 Timothy 2:23

Darby Translation

23 But foolish and senseless questionings avoid, knowing that they beget contentions.

2 Timothy 2:23

Disciples’ Literal New Testament

Decline Foolish Controversies. Be Kind, Skillful At Teaching, Gentle At Correcting

23 And be declining the foolish and ignorant controversies, knowing that they breed battles.

2 Timothy 2:23

Easy-to-Read Version

23 Stay away from foolish and stupid arguments. You know that these arguments grow into bigger arguments.

2 Timothy 2:23

English Standard Version

23 Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.

2 Timothy 2:23

Expanded Bible

23 ·Stay away from [Avoid; Having nothing to do with] foolish and ·stupid [ignorant] ·arguments [controversies; speculation], because you know they ·grow into [breed; beget] quarrels.

2 Timothy 2:23

Good News Translation

23 But keep away from foolish and ignorant arguments; you know that they end up in quarrels.

2 Timothy 2:23

Holman Christian Standard Bible

23 But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels.

2 Timothy 2:23

J.B. Phillips New Testament

Be positively good—and patient

23 But have nothing to do with silly and ill-informed controversies which lead inevitably, as you know, to strife.

2 Timothy 2:23

Jubilee Bible 2000

23 But foolish and unwise questions refuse, knowing that they do beget contentions.

2 Timothy 2:23

Lexham English Bible

23 But avoid foolish and uninformed controversies, because you[a] know that they produce quarrels.

2 Timothy 2:23

Living Bible

23 Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish arguments, which only upset people and make them angry.

2 Timothy 2:23

The Message

23 Refuse to get involved in inane discussions; they always end up in fights.

2 Timothy 2:23

Modern English Version

23 But avoid foolish and unlearned debates, knowing that they create strife.

2 Timothy 2:23

New American Bible (Revised Edition)

23 Avoid foolish and ignorant debates, for you know that they breed quarrels.

2 Timothy 2:23

New Catholic Bible

23 Avoid foolish and stupid speculations, for you are well aware that they only result in quarrels.

2 Timothy 2:23

New English Translation

23 But reject foolish and ignorant[a] controversies, because you know they breed infighting.

2 Timothy 2:23

New International Reader's Version

23 Don’t have anything to do with arguing. It is dumb and foolish. You know it only leads to fights.

2 Timothy 2:23

New King James Version

23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.

2 Timothy 2:23

New Life Version

23 Let me say it again. Have nothing to do with foolish talk and those who want to argue. It can only lead to trouble.

2 Timothy 2:23

New Living Translation

23 Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights.

2 Timothy 2:23

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

23 Have nothing to do with stupid and senseless controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.

2 Timothy 2:23

New Testament for Everyone

23 Avoid silly and unprofitable disputes, because you know that they produce fights;

Timotiyos II 2:23

Orthodox Jewish Bible

23 But speculations characterized by narrishkait and lacking da’as—such refuse, knowing that they produce fights.

2 Timothy 2:23

Revised Geneva Translation

23 And put away foolish and uneducated questions, knowing that they beget strife.

2 Timothy 2:23

Revised Standard Version

23 Have nothing to do with stupid, senseless controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.

2 Timothy 2:23

The Voice

23 Excuse yourself from any conversations that turn into foolish and uninformed debates because you know they only provoke fights.

2 Timothy 2:23

World English Bible

23 But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.

2 Timothy 2:23

Worldwide English (New Testament)

23 Keep out of foolish quarrels. You know that they start fights.

2 Timothy 2:23

Wycliffe Bible

23 And eschew thou foolish questions, and without knowing [Forsooth shun thou foolish questions, and without discipline], witting that those gender chidings.

In SUMMARY, avoid "foolish and unlearned questions" mean:

foolish and ignorant questionings refuse

have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant speculations [useless disputes over unedifying, stupid controversies]

refuse (shut your mind against, have nothing to do with) trifling (ill-informed, unedifying, stupid) controversies over ignorant questionings

reject foolish and ignorant disputes

Avoid foolish and thoughtless discussions

stay away from stupid and ignorant controversies

Stay away from stupid and senseless arguments.

foolish and senseless questionings avoid

be declining the foolish and ignorant controversies

Stay away from foolish and stupid arguments.

Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies

Stay away from [Avoid; Having nothing to do with] foolish and ·stupid [ignorant] ·arguments [controversies; speculation]

keep away from foolish and ignorant arguments

reject foolish and ignorant disputes

have nothing to do with silly and ill-informed controversies

foolish and unwise questions refuse

avoid foolish and uninformed controversies

don’t get involved in foolish arguments

Refuse to get involved in inane discussions

avoid foolish and unlearned debates

Avoid foolish and ignorant debates

Avoid foolish and stupid speculations

reject foolish and ignorant[a] controversies

Don’t have anything to do with arguing.

avoid foolish and ignorant disputes

Have nothing to do with foolish talk and those who want to argue.

don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments

Have nothing to do with stupid and senseless controversies

Avoid silly and unprofitable disputes

speculations characterized by narrishkait and lacking da’as—such refuse

put away foolish and uneducated questions

Have nothing to do with stupid, senseless controversies

Excuse yourself from any conversations that turn into foolish and uninformed debates

refuse foolish and ignorant questionings

Keep out of foolish quarrels.

eschew thou foolish questions, and without knowing [Forsooth shun thou foolish questions, and without discipline]

In SUMMARY, "they do gender strifes" mean:

they gender strifes

they produce strife and give birth to quarrels

they foster strife and breed quarrels

they breed quarrels

they produce conflicts

they lead to fights

These only lead to trouble

they beget contentions

they breed battles

these arguments grow into bigger arguments

they ·grow into [breed; beget] quarrels

they end up in quarrels

which lead inevitably to strife

they do beget contentions

they produce quarrels

which only upset people and make them angry

they always end up in fights

they create strife

they only result in quarrels

they breed infighting

it only leads to fights

they generate strife

It can only lead to trouble.

that only start fights

they produce fights

they beget strife

they only provoke fights

they generate strife

they start fights

those gender chidings

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AVOID petty controversy

SHUN profane babblings

GOD-breathed communication

Gobrecomm VERBAL

The IDLE word

SOLDIER of CHRIST

CHRIST's soldier