Greek article 'that' (hē) in James 2:14 — 13 of 16 translations include it, pointing to 'that particular faith' as the referent
Textual note on James 2:14 — 'can that faith save him'
The Greek article that makes 'that faith' is not in some manuscripts but is added by translators for clarity. 13 of 16 translations Mike consulted add the word 'that,' including the Catholic-approved New American Bible (NAB). The point is that James is asking about 'that kind of faith' — the claimed-but-unfruitful faith just described — not saving faith in general.
← Previous
James 2:14 introduces 'easy believism' — the person who says
Next →Greek 'ophelos' — 'what good is it' means what benefit or ad
Responses
Scripture Commentary
article
Where Mike Winger Went Wrong on Women
Comprehensive response to the entire Mike Winger Women in Ministry video series (Parts 1-13)
Scripture Commentary
article
What Winger Presently Gets Wrong: “Women Keep Silent” (1 Cor 14:34–35)
Response to Mike Winger's Women in Ministry Part 11 on 'women keep silent' in 1 Corinthians 14:34-35
Your Tags
Personal labels you apply to any item — separate from system topics. Tags are shared across all databases. Visit /tags to browse all your tags.
...more
Personal labels you apply to any item — separate from system topics. Tags are shared across all databases. Visit /tags to browse all your tags.
...more