Lexicon
σήπω
sēpō
G4595
G:V Greek

to rot

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Sepo describes riches as having reached a ruined, decayed condition in James 5:2.

Its sole attested use depicts riches as having already reached a decayed or ruined state in James 5:2.

Senses in use

  1. Having become decayed or ruined · dominant

    In James 5:2, σέσηπεν is a third-person singular perfect active indicative in the clause about “your riches.” The perfect form presents their decay as an accomplished condition; the APB renders the clause, “Your riches have rotted.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In James 5:2 the APB presents the clause as “Your riches have rotted.” This wording confirms the verse’s portrayal of decay without establishing finer distinctions.

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