Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

James 4:4

Ye adulterers [μ ο ι χ ο ι] All the best texts omit.

Adulteresses [μ ο ι χ α λ ι δ ε ς]. The feminine term is the general designation of all whom James here rebukes. The apostate members of the church are figuratively regarded as unfaithful spouses; according to the common Old Testament figure, in which God is the bridegroom or husband to whom his people are wedded. See Jeremiah 3; Hosea 2:3; Hosea 2:4; Isaiah 54:5; Isaiah 61:4; Isaiah 61:5. Also, Matthew 12:39; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Revelation 19:7; Revelation 21:9. Will be [β ο υ λ η θ η ε ι ν α ι]. More correctly, as Rev., would be. Lit., may have been minded to be.

Is the enemy [κ α θ ι σ τ α τ α ι]. Thereby constitutes himself. Rev., maketh himself. See on ch. James 3:6.

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James 4:4

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