Yakobus 1:17
Konteks1:17 All generous giving and every perfect gift 1 is from above, coming down 2 from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change. 3
Yakobus 3:9
Konteks3:9 With it we bless the Lord 4 and Father, and with it we curse people 5 made in God’s image.
[1:17] 1 tn The first phrase refers to the action of giving and the second to what is given.
[1:17] 2 tn Or “All generous giving and every perfect gift from above is coming down.”
[1:17] 3 tn Grk “variation or shadow of turning” (referring to the motions of heavenly bodies causing variations of light and darkness).
[3:9] 4 tc Most later
[3:9] 5 tn Grk “men”; but here ἀνθρώπους (anqrwpous) has generic force, referring to both men and women.