John Bengel Commentary - James 5:3 - 5:3

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John Bengel Commentary - James 5:3 - 5:3


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Jam 5:3. Ὁ ἰὸς αὐτῶν, the rust of them) Synecdoche. Even the rust of their riches and garments will be a proof of the bondage in which their possessions were so held, that they were of no profit to any, but lay unemployed, without any return.-ὑμῖν, to you) against you.-φάγεται, shall eat) with death.-σάρκας, your flesh) while yet alive: he does not say κρέα.-ὡς πῦρ, as fire) A proverbial expression, respecting swift and total consumption; whereas the process of rusting was before slow and partial.-ἐν ἐσχάταις ἡμέραις, in the last days) Men are accustomed to lay up treasures for the time to come: ye have collected it too late; you will not enjoy it. The same phrase occurs, 2Ti 3:1, where see the note. The apostle here sets forth the coming of the Lord for the terror of the wicked; in the 7th and following verses, for the comfort of the holy.