‘All good (beneficial) giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.’.
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The giver of them is God and James calls Him the Father of lights. on the one hand, Sirach 43:9, κάλλος οὐρανοῦ, δόξα ἄστρων, κόσμος φωτίζων, ἐν ὑψίστοις κύριος; and, on the other 1 John 1:5, ὁ θεὸς φῶς ἐστιν καὶ σκοτία ἐν αὐτῷ οὔκ ἐστιν οὐδεμία. Barnes states of the two words, "The difference between good and perfect here, it is not easy to mark accurately. Finding the new version too difficult to understand? Here, the author contrasts two birth narratives. As Bishop Wordsworth beautifully expresses it: ‘God is the Father of all lights: the light of the natural world, the sun, the moon and stars, shining in the heavens; the light of reason and conscience; the light of His law; the light of prophecy, shining in a dark place; the light of the Gospel, shining throughout the world; the light of apostles, martyrs, and confessors, preaching the Gospel to all nations; the light of the Holy Ghost, shining in our hearts; the light of the heavenly city: God is the Father of them all. God does not bless us because we tithe, witness, or pray. Greek.
variableness. Each of these arguments in James 1 introduces later portions of the letter of James.
dosis) and every gift given (Gr. He himself.
https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/dun/james-1.html.
"with whom there is no variation, or shifting shadow"-"Variation"-"who is himself never subject to change" (TCNT); "change in the degree or intensity of light, such as is manifested by the heavenly bodies" (Vincent p. 732).
God’s gifts to us are good because they come from His character and not from our performance. for the thought, Romans 11:29, ἀμεταμέλητα γὰρτὰ χαρίσματα καὶ ἡ κλῆσις τοῦ θεοῦ. It may be that the former means that which is benevolent in its character and tendency; the latter that which is entire, where there is nothing even apparently wanting to complete it;", Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament. God never lets us down. 17–19; τροπαὶ ἠελίοιο, ib. "As constant as the heavenly bodies are, they do exhibit changes as man perceives them. God doesn"t have "bad" days in which He tempts people, rather, He consistently gives good gifts. The figure is drawn from the circumstance that at certain seasons and at particular places on the earth, when the sun is straight over the equator it cannot cause any shadow. Most successful televangelists preach what is called "the Prosperity Gospel." And, it keeps itself unstained from the world. He gives His gifts “from above” as an act of His grace. Do we ever thank God for not being moody? The Expositor's Greek Testament. Our lower and earthly good also comes from Him: our health, … ; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. BibliographyPett, Peter.
Every good gift and every perfect gift comes from God. Do feel free to make copies for friends that might be interested as long as you do not make profit from the copies. It acts out its faith by caring for society’s marginalized persons, here represented by “widows and orphans” (1:27, compare with 1:22-25).
"Father" is the normal word for father and "lights" is the term that describes light, so the terms have little to tell us other than their plain meaning.
Greek.
The sun and the rain produce the harvests and bring life to the earth (Matthew 5:45), but far, far better are the giving and gifts from above which are totally reliable, and this especially includes the word of truth which produces a spiritual harvest in the hearts of men (James 1:18, see Isaiah 55:10-13), for this is to truly to receive the true wisdom of God (James 1:5), that will result in their endowment with the crown of life (James 1:12). 2. dorema) has its source in God. Every act of giving (better than "good thing bestowed," Gr. How many think that God and His way of doing things actually prevents us from receiving good things?
The sentiment in this verse, introduced by Jam 1:16, is designed for the complete rejection of ἀπὸ Θεοῦ πειράζομαι; the good comes from God, therefore πειράζεσθαι cannot come from God.
Only here.
Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?” (1 Corinthians 4:7). Faithful action, for James, means paying specific attention to “the law of liberty,” possibly a shorthand for Torah, especially the Ten Commandments (James 2:11) and Leviticus 19:18 (James 1:25). "Commentary on James 1:17". These verses from the Epistle of James include the point that the epistle is best known for: “[B]e doers of the word, and not merely hearers,” just as next week we will read James reminding us that “faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.” Where in St. John’s Gospel (John 3:1) we read, “Except a man be born again,” the most probable meaning is “from above,” expressed exactly as in the present case; and thus we know whence is the true birth of the soul. The lexicon mentions the power of understanding of moral and spiritual truth.
We deserve death and Hell. So while both were glorious they were subject to constant change and not fully reliable). “The inner satellite of Jupiter and also the two next inside of it are eclipsed at every revolution, i.e. "appropriately suited to the person or the occasion. He always does everything for His own glory and His creatures" good. Jam 1:17. In Theodotion’s version of Daniel 2:6, occur the words: … δόματα καὶ δωρεὰς …, which represent מתנן and נבזבה in the corresponding Aramaic (the Septuagint has another reading); the distinction between these two is perhaps that the former refers to gifts in the ordinary sense, while the latter is a gift given in return for something done, i.e., a reward; but it cannot be said that the Greek reflects this distinction, though it is worthy of note that Philo makes a special distinction between them, “inasmuch as the latter noun is much stronger than the former, and contains the idea of greatness and perfection which is lacking in the former; Philo, De Cherub., 25; and so De Leg.
https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/znt/james-1.html. See John 3:3. is no.
1974. It would be a bountiful gift. dorema. Since the Father (or creator) of these lights is the giver of all good things, we should imitate Him and not the planets which have the habit of erring or wandering about. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/egt/james-1.html. At each of the children"s places was a small wrapped present.
On the possible connection between this verse and the preceding section, see Introduction IV., § 1.— πᾶσα δόσις ἀγαθὴ καὶ πᾶν δώρημα τέλειον: Mayor remarks on this: “It will be observed that the words make a hexameter line, with a short syllable lengthened by the metrical stress.
Are we thankful that God is always the same, that He is consistent and that He doesn"t keep changing the rules on us? Syr., s.v.). James now shifts gears and moves from evil to good, from the source of lust to God’s provisions for us. All rights reserved.
Lectionary editors do not always make the most helpful choices. parallage.
Father of lights - Creator of the lights in heaven (cf.
I think Ewald is right in considering it to be a quotation from some Hellenistic poem.… The authority of a familiar line would add persuasion to the writer’s words, and account for the somewhat subtle distinction between δοσ. Also, Father of the spiritual lights in the kingdom of grace and glory. The first term has the thought of giving with it. The First Presbyterian Church, Shreveport, D. Thomason Professor of New Testament, A resource for the whole church from Luther Seminary. This theme will recur at the end of James 3 and through most of James 4. This is God's work and I don't want anyone to profit from it in a material way.
The revolving shadow on the dial-face reveals to us the truth that the firmamental lights are ever revolving; but of God there is no shadow of turning.
Carla, thanks for your comments.
Some people have a high IQ. They did not give themselves this ability.
“The Father of lights” refers to God as Creator of the heavenly luminaries, the sun, moon, and stars. God gives to us on the basis of His character and not based on our character.
God is a giving God. Bengel makes a climax, 'no variation (in the understanding: answering to "every good gift") - not even the shadow of a turning' (in the will: answering to "every perfect gift").
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The giver of them is God and James calls Him the Father of lights. on the one hand, Sirach 43:9, κάλλος οὐρανοῦ, δόξα ἄστρων, κόσμος φωτίζων, ἐν ὑψίστοις κύριος; and, on the other 1 John 1:5, ὁ θεὸς φῶς ἐστιν καὶ σκοτία ἐν αὐτῷ οὔκ ἐστιν οὐδεμία. Barnes states of the two words, "The difference between good and perfect here, it is not easy to mark accurately. Finding the new version too difficult to understand? Here, the author contrasts two birth narratives. As Bishop Wordsworth beautifully expresses it: ‘God is the Father of all lights: the light of the natural world, the sun, the moon and stars, shining in the heavens; the light of reason and conscience; the light of His law; the light of prophecy, shining in a dark place; the light of the Gospel, shining throughout the world; the light of apostles, martyrs, and confessors, preaching the Gospel to all nations; the light of the Holy Ghost, shining in our hearts; the light of the heavenly city: God is the Father of them all. God does not bless us because we tithe, witness, or pray. Greek.
variableness. Each of these arguments in James 1 introduces later portions of the letter of James.
dosis) and every gift given (Gr. He himself.
https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/dun/james-1.html.
"with whom there is no variation, or shifting shadow"-"Variation"-"who is himself never subject to change" (TCNT); "change in the degree or intensity of light, such as is manifested by the heavenly bodies" (Vincent p. 732).
God’s gifts to us are good because they come from His character and not from our performance. for the thought, Romans 11:29, ἀμεταμέλητα γὰρτὰ χαρίσματα καὶ ἡ κλῆσις τοῦ θεοῦ. It may be that the former means that which is benevolent in its character and tendency; the latter that which is entire, where there is nothing even apparently wanting to complete it;", Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament. God never lets us down. 17–19; τροπαὶ ἠελίοιο, ib. "As constant as the heavenly bodies are, they do exhibit changes as man perceives them. God doesn"t have "bad" days in which He tempts people, rather, He consistently gives good gifts. The figure is drawn from the circumstance that at certain seasons and at particular places on the earth, when the sun is straight over the equator it cannot cause any shadow. Most successful televangelists preach what is called "the Prosperity Gospel." And, it keeps itself unstained from the world. He gives His gifts “from above” as an act of His grace. Do we ever thank God for not being moody? The Expositor's Greek Testament. Our lower and earthly good also comes from Him: our health, … ; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. BibliographyPett, Peter.
Every good gift and every perfect gift comes from God. Do feel free to make copies for friends that might be interested as long as you do not make profit from the copies. It acts out its faith by caring for society’s marginalized persons, here represented by “widows and orphans” (1:27, compare with 1:22-25).
"Father" is the normal word for father and "lights" is the term that describes light, so the terms have little to tell us other than their plain meaning.
Greek.
The sun and the rain produce the harvests and bring life to the earth (Matthew 5:45), but far, far better are the giving and gifts from above which are totally reliable, and this especially includes the word of truth which produces a spiritual harvest in the hearts of men (James 1:18, see Isaiah 55:10-13), for this is to truly to receive the true wisdom of God (James 1:5), that will result in their endowment with the crown of life (James 1:12). 2. dorema) has its source in God. Every act of giving (better than "good thing bestowed," Gr. How many think that God and His way of doing things actually prevents us from receiving good things?
The sentiment in this verse, introduced by Jam 1:16, is designed for the complete rejection of ἀπὸ Θεοῦ πειράζομαι; the good comes from God, therefore πειράζεσθαι cannot come from God.
Only here.
Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?” (1 Corinthians 4:7). Faithful action, for James, means paying specific attention to “the law of liberty,” possibly a shorthand for Torah, especially the Ten Commandments (James 2:11) and Leviticus 19:18 (James 1:25). "Commentary on James 1:17". These verses from the Epistle of James include the point that the epistle is best known for: “[B]e doers of the word, and not merely hearers,” just as next week we will read James reminding us that “faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.” Where in St. John’s Gospel (John 3:1) we read, “Except a man be born again,” the most probable meaning is “from above,” expressed exactly as in the present case; and thus we know whence is the true birth of the soul. The lexicon mentions the power of understanding of moral and spiritual truth.
We deserve death and Hell. So while both were glorious they were subject to constant change and not fully reliable). “The inner satellite of Jupiter and also the two next inside of it are eclipsed at every revolution, i.e. "appropriately suited to the person or the occasion. He always does everything for His own glory and His creatures" good. Jam 1:17. In Theodotion’s version of Daniel 2:6, occur the words: … δόματα καὶ δωρεὰς …, which represent מתנן and נבזבה in the corresponding Aramaic (the Septuagint has another reading); the distinction between these two is perhaps that the former refers to gifts in the ordinary sense, while the latter is a gift given in return for something done, i.e., a reward; but it cannot be said that the Greek reflects this distinction, though it is worthy of note that Philo makes a special distinction between them, “inasmuch as the latter noun is much stronger than the former, and contains the idea of greatness and perfection which is lacking in the former; Philo, De Cherub., 25; and so De Leg.
https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/znt/james-1.html. See John 3:3. is no.
1974. It would be a bountiful gift. dorema. Since the Father (or creator) of these lights is the giver of all good things, we should imitate Him and not the planets which have the habit of erring or wandering about. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/egt/james-1.html. At each of the children"s places was a small wrapped present.
On the possible connection between this verse and the preceding section, see Introduction IV., § 1.— πᾶσα δόσις ἀγαθὴ καὶ πᾶν δώρημα τέλειον: Mayor remarks on this: “It will be observed that the words make a hexameter line, with a short syllable lengthened by the metrical stress.
Are we thankful that God is always the same, that He is consistent and that He doesn"t keep changing the rules on us? Syr., s.v.). James now shifts gears and moves from evil to good, from the source of lust to God’s provisions for us. All rights reserved.
Lectionary editors do not always make the most helpful choices. parallage.
Father of lights - Creator of the lights in heaven (cf.
I think Ewald is right in considering it to be a quotation from some Hellenistic poem.… The authority of a familiar line would add persuasion to the writer’s words, and account for the somewhat subtle distinction between δοσ. Also, Father of the spiritual lights in the kingdom of grace and glory. The first term has the thought of giving with it. The First Presbyterian Church, Shreveport, D. Thomason Professor of New Testament, A resource for the whole church from Luther Seminary. This theme will recur at the end of James 3 and through most of James 4. This is God's work and I don't want anyone to profit from it in a material way.
The revolving shadow on the dial-face reveals to us the truth that the firmamental lights are ever revolving; but of God there is no shadow of turning.
Carla, thanks for your comments.
Some people have a high IQ. They did not give themselves this ability.
“The Father of lights” refers to God as Creator of the heavenly luminaries, the sun, moon, and stars. God gives to us on the basis of His character and not based on our character.
God is a giving God. Bengel makes a climax, 'no variation (in the understanding: answering to "every good gift") - not even the shadow of a turning' (in the will: answering to "every perfect gift").