Jam 4:8 | RWP | e4.org | Draw nigh to God ( εγγισατε τω θεω ). First aorist active imperative of εγγιζω , late verb from εγγυς (near) as in . With dative case again of personal relation. The priests in the sanctuary drew nigh to God ( ), as we should now. Cleanse your hands ( καθαρισατε χειρας ). First aorist active imperative of καθαριζω , to cleanse, from dirt in a ritual sense ( ; , ). Here it is figurative, as in ; . If we always had clean (from sin) hands and hearts? Ye sinners ( αμαρτωλο ). A sharp term to strike the conscience, "a reproach meant to startle and sting" (Ropes). Purify your hearts ( αγνισατε καρδιας ). First aorist active imperative of αγνιζω , old verb from αγνος ( ), ceremonially ( , ), but here morally as in ; . Anarthrous use of καρδιας as of χειρας (wash hands, purify hearts). Ye double-minded ( διψυχο ). As in .

‏ James 4:8

Draw nigh to God ( εγγισατε τω θεω ). First aorist active imperative of εγγιζω, late verb from εγγυς (near) as in Mt 3:2. With dative case again of personal relation. The priests in the sanctuary drew nigh to God (Ex 19:22), as we should now.

Cleanse your hands ( καθαρισατε χειρας ). First aorist active imperative of καθαριζω, to cleanse, from dirt in a ritual sense (Ex 30:19-21; Mr 7:3, 19). Here it is figurative, as in Ho 1:16; Ps 24:4. If we always had clean (from sin) hands and hearts?

Ye sinners ( αμαρτωλο ). A sharp term to strike the conscience, "a reproach meant to startle and sting" (Ropes).

Purify your hearts ( αγνισατε καρδιας ). First aorist active imperative of αγνιζω, old verb from αγνος (Jas 3:17), ceremonially (Ac 21:24, 26), but here morally as in 1Pe 1:22; 1Jo 3:3. Anarthrous use of καρδιας as of χειρας (wash hands, purify hearts).

Ye double-minded ( διψυχο ). As in 1:8.