Jam 2:20 | RWP | e4.org | But wilt thou know? ( θελεις δε γνωναι? ). "But dost thou wish to know?" Ingressive aorist active infinitive of γινοσκω (come to know). James here introduces a new argument like . O vain man ( ω ανθρωπε κενε ). Goes on with the singular objector and demolishes him. For "empty" (deficient) Paul uses αφρων (fool) in and just ανθρωπε in ; . Barren ( αργε ). See (not idle nor unfruitful) and , but Hort urges "inactive" as the idea here, like money with no interest and land with no crops.

‏ James 2:20

But wilt thou know? ( θελεις δε γνωναι? ). "But dost thou wish to know?" Ingressive aorist active infinitive of γινοσκω (come to know). James here introduces a new argument like Ro 13:3.

O vain man ( ω ανθρωπε κενε ). Goes on with the singular objector and demolishes him. For "empty" (deficient) Paul uses αφρων (fool) in 1Co 15:36 and just ανθρωπε in Ro 2:1; 9:20.

Barren ( αργε ). See 2Pe 1:8 (not idle nor unfruitful) and Mt 12:36, but Hort urges "inactive" as the idea here, like money with no interest and land with no crops.