Jam 3:15 | RWP | e4.org | This wisdom ( αυτη η σοφια ). All talk and disproved by the life, counterfeit wisdom, not real wisdom ( ; ). Coming down from above ( κατερχομενη ανωθεν ). As in , . All true wisdom comes from God. Earthly ( επιγειος ). Old adjective, on earth ( επι, γη ), as in , then with earthly limitations ( ), as here. Sensual ( ψυχικη ). Old adjective, belonging to the ψυχη , the sensuous or animal life ( and here). Devilish ( δαιμονιωδης ). Late adjective from δαιμονιον (demon) and so demoniacal or demon-like, here only in N.T.

‏ James 3:15

This wisdom ( αυτη η σοφια ). All talk and disproved by the life, counterfeit wisdom, not real wisdom (1:5; 3:17).

Coming down from above ( κατερχομενη ανωθεν ). As in 1:5, 17. All true wisdom comes from God.

Earthly ( επιγειος ). Old adjective, on earth ( επι, γη ), as in Joh 3:12, then with earthly limitations (Php 3:19), as here.

Sensual ( ψυχικη ). Old adjective, belonging to the ψυχη, the sensuous or animal life (1Co 2:14 and here).

Devilish ( δαιμονιωδης ). Late adjective from δαιμονιον (demon) and so demoniacal or demon-like, here only in N.T.