Subject: James 5:13-19
Mark Markham
markhamm at topsurf.com
Mon Jan 3 09:19:20 EST 2000
Subject: James 5:13-19
Dear all,
I am having a mixed reaction concerning the use of several words and the context of this passage. Please put aside the theological implications here without much bias help me see what the Greek says.
Sickness. Is it physical or spiritual emotional. I have seen the word used both ways.
Healing: ditto but not so closely divided.
Anoint. There appears to be two words use to describe anointing in the NT. What is the dif? Is it significant?
My gut reaction is James is talking about physical mistreatment and perhaps spiritual defeat akin to weariness or depression ( i.e. sin). This seems to be the scope of the healing that involves the elders, oil, prayer, and confession. I know that is not very mystical but Is this a straight forward understanding of the text?
Thanks,
Mark Markham
Heidelberg, Germany
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