James 1:13 and Gen 22:1 LXX

Tony Costa tmcos at hotmail.com
Mon Jan 29 21:53:39 EST 2001


Dear Friends,

    There has been much thought over James 1:13 on this list and the usage 
of PEIRAZW. Has anyone given much thought to Gen 22:1 (LXX) where it says hO 
QEOS EPEIRASE TON ABRAAM. Does this appear contradictory to what James 
writes in his letter? James tells us God does not tempt anyone, but the 
Genesis text seems to say the opposite. Most translations give us "God 
tested Abraham" (NIV, JB, RSV, Moffat, Goodspeed) whereas AV has "God did 
tempt Abraham". IMHO, I think James 1:14 qualifies verse 13 by stating that 
the temptation James is talking about is one which comes from WITHIN, the 
evil desire, and which entices people away from God and into evil. The 
testing (or temptation?) that comes from WITHOUT, ie. from the Deity, is 
considered beneficial and spiritually edifying.  Any thoughts? Many thanks.

                                                  Tony Costa
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