James 4:5 — Or do you think that the Scripture says to no purpose that the [human] spirit w… — AMP | maBible
Read James 4:5 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: James 4.5, James 4v5, Jc. 4:5. Or do you think that the Scripture says to no purpose that the [human] spirit which He has made to dwell in us lusts with envy? [Gen 6:5]
Other reference formats: James 4.5, James 4v5, Jc. 4:5.
5 Or do you think that the Scripture says to no purpose that the [human] spirit which He has made to dwell in us lusts with envy? [Gen 6:5]
Notes and references
This verse is difficult to translate, and it seems that James is paraphrasing or generalizing a scriptural concept rather than quoting directly from the Old Testament.
Or Spirit whom He has caused to dwell in us jealously desires us.