δαιμονιώδης
daimoniōdēs
G1141
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Greek
demonic
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Daimoniodes describes wisdom characterized in James 3:15 as opposed to wisdom descending from above.
The term describes the wisdom that James 3:15 contrasts with wisdom descending from above, alongside its characterization as earthly and natural.
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Wisdom opposed to what descends from above · dominant
In James 3:15, the nominative singular feminine adjective characterizes “this” wisdom as not descending from above; the APB renders the clause, “This is not the wisdom descending from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: In James 3:15, the APB presents the term within a threefold characterization of wisdom opposed to that descending from above, using “demonic.” The verse is read as a whole.