Lexicon
ἐπιστήμων
epistēmōn
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G:A Greek

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.

Senses in use

  1. 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.

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