ἐπιστήμων
epistēmōn
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knowing
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Epistemon describes a person identified in James 3:13 as knowing, whose works are to be shown through good behavior.
The attested use identifies a person as knowing within a question that calls for works to be shown through good behavior.
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A knowing person shown by conduct · dominant
In James 3:13, the nominative singular masculine adjective occurs in the question, “Who is wise and knowing among you?” The verse then calls for that person to show works through good behavior; the APB renders the surrounding clause this way to the adjective.
In the Anselm Project Bible: In James 3:13, the APB presents the term in “Who is wise and knowing among you?” Its specific English contribution cannot be isolated beyond this clause.