K J V P r o n o u n s
Subjective Case
|
1st Singular - I |
1st Plural - we |
|
2nd Singular - you, thou |
2nd Plural - you (you all), ye |
|
3rd Singular - he, she, it |
3rd Plural - they |
Objective Case
|
1st Singular - me |
1st Plural - us |
|
2nd Singular - you, thee |
2nd Plural - you |
|
3rd Singular - him, her, it |
3rd Plural - them |
Possessive Case
|
1st Singular - my, mine |
1st Plural - our, ours |
|
2nd Singular - your, yours, thy, thine |
2nd Plural - your, yours |
|
3rd Singular - his, hers, its |
3rd Plural - their, theirs |
The KJV retains the helpful singular and plural personal pronouns. Pronouns beginning with the letter “t” are singular (thou, thee, thy, thine). Pronouns beginning with the letter “y” are plural (ye, you). These important distinctions are not maintained in modern translations. The KJV gives a great advantage to its readers in this regard. The reader can know if the singular or plural is being referred to without being required to know the original language.
Subjective case is used for the subject or predicate nominative. Objective case is used for objects (such as a direct object). Possessive case is used for showing ownership.
Use the chart to help give meaning to these verses:
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,)
I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house. Luke 5:24
Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. Psalms 146:1
James Utter 12/2010
Home About Us Answers Bible Study Bookstore Christian Living Contact
God & Country Good News Evangelism Family & Home Prophecy