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Jam 2:19. Σὺ πιστεύεις thou believest) There is a forcible repetition in the word thou by the figure Anaphora;[26] for this verse also is contained under the words, a man will say (Jam 2:18).-ὁ Θεὸς εἷς, One God) That fundamental article, which has always distinguished the faithful from unbelievers, is put prominently forward.-τιστεύουσι, believe) The word believe is here used in a very wide sense; for the devils perceive, and understand, and remember, that there is a God, and one only.-καὶ φρίσσουσι, and tremble) in fearful expectation of eternal torments. So far is such a faith as that from justifying or saving its possessor; and yet it has some efficacy, but in an opposite direction. This, added as it is, contrary to the expectation of the reader, has great force.
[26] See Append. under the title ANAPHORA.