James 4:5 meaning and explanation
Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?
James 4:5, Berean Standard Bible
Explanation preview
James is writing to scattered Christian communities torn by quarrels, and in verse 5 he pauses to appeal to Scripture, though the exact passage he has in mind is debated. The Greek word phthonos, here rendered envy or jealousy, describes a strong yearning, and interpreters differ over whether it is the Spirit who yearns jealously for us or the human spirit that envies.
Read and study this verse. Three complete study layers are included with Premium.