From: Tony Costa (tmcos@hotmail.com)
Date: Mon Jan 29 2001 - 21:53:39 EST
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Dear Friends,
There has been much thought over James 1:13 on this list and the usage
of PEIRAZW. Has anyone given much thought to Gen 22:1 (LXX) where it says hO
QEOS EPEIRASE TON ABRAAM. Does this appear contradictory to what James
writes in his letter? James tells us God does not tempt anyone, but the
Genesis text seems to say the opposite. Most translations give us "God
tested Abraham" (NIV, JB, RSV, Moffat, Goodspeed) whereas AV has "God did
tempt Abraham". IMHO, I think James 1:14 qualifies verse 13 by stating that
the temptation James is talking about is one which comes from WITHIN, the
evil desire, and which entices people away from God and into evil. The
testing (or temptation?) that comes from WITHOUT, ie. from the Deity, is
considered beneficial and spiritually edifying. Any thoughts? Many thanks.
Tony Costa
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