New International VersionSuch a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.
New Living TranslationTheir loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.
English Standard Versionhe is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
Berean Standard BibleHe is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
Berean Literal BibleHe is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
King James BibleA double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
New King James Versionhe is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
New American Standard Biblebeing a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
NASB 1995being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
NASB 1977being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
Legacy Standard Biblebeing a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
Amplified Biblebeing a double-minded man, unstable and restless in all his ways [in everything he thinks, feels, or decides].
Christian Standard Biblebeing double-minded and unstable in all his ways.
Holman Christian Standard BibleAn indecisive man is unstable in all his ways.
American Standard Versiona doubleminded man, unstable in all his ways.
English Revised Versiona doubleminded man, unstable in all his ways.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationA person who has doubts is thinking about two different things at the same time and can't make up his mind about anything.
International Standard VersionHe is a double-minded man, unstable in all he undertakes.
NET Biblesince he is a double-minded individual, unstable in all his ways.
New Heart English BibleHe is a double-minded person, unstable in all his ways.
Webster's Bible TranslationA man unsettled in his opinions is unstable in all his ways.
Weymouth New Testamentsuch a one is a man of two minds, undecided in every step he takes. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
World English BibleHe is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versiona soul-split man [is] unstable in all his ways.
Berean Literal BibleHe is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
Young's Literal Translation a two-souled man is unstable in all his ways.
Smith's Literal TranslationA man divided in opinion unsteady in all his ways. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA double minded man is inconstant in all his ways.
Catholic Public Domain VersionFor a man who is of two minds is inconstant in all his ways.
New American Biblesince he is a man of two minds, unstable in all his ways. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishWhoever wavers in his mind is troubled in all his ways. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentA double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Godbey New Testament
the double-minded man, the most unstable in all his ways.
Haweis New Testament
A double-minded man is unsteady in all his ways.
Mace New Testament
a diffident man is inconstant in all his actions.
Weymouth New Testament
such a one is a man of two minds, undecided in every step he takes.
Worrell New Testament
a double-souled man, unstable in all his ways.
Worsley New Testament
A double-minded manis inconstant in all his ways.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Rejoicing in Trials… 7That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8He is a double-mindedman,unstableinallhisways.9The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.…
Cross References Matthew 6:24No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
1 Kings 18:21Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word.
Matthew 7:24-27Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...
Romans 7:15-25I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do. But what I hate, I do. / And if I do what I do not want to do, I admit that the law is good. / In that case, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. ...
Hebrews 10:23Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
1 Corinthians 10:21You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too.
Proverbs 3:5-6Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Galatians 5:17For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want.
Ephesians 4:14Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.
2 Peter 2:14Their eyes are full of adultery; their desire for sin is never satisfied; they seduce the unstable. They are accursed children with hearts trained in greed.
Psalm 119:113The double-minded I despise, but Your law I love.
Isaiah 29:13Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.
Jeremiah 3:10Yet in spite of all this, her unfaithful sister Judah did not return to Me with all her heart, but only in pretense,” declares the LORD.
Hosea 10:2Their hearts are devious; now they must bear their guilt. The LORD will break down their altars and demolish their sacred pillars.
2 Corinthians 1:17When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”?
Treasury of Scripture A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanseyour hands,ye sinners; and purifyyour hearts,ye double minded. 1 Kings 18:21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORDbe God, follow him: but if Baal,then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. 2 Kings 17:33,41 They feared the LORD, and served their own gods, after the manner of the nations whom they carried away from thence… Jump to Previous DivisionDoubleDoublemindedDouble-MindedMindMindedMindsOpinionsReceiveStepTwo-SouledUncertainUnsettledUnstableWaysJump to Next DivisionDoubleDoublemindedDouble-MindedMindMindedMindsOpinionsReceiveStepTwo-SouledUncertainUnsettledUnstableWaysJames 1 1.James greets the twelve tribes among the nations;2.exhorts to rejoice in trials and temptations;5.to ask patience of God;13.and in our trials not to impute our weakness, or sins, to him,19.but rather to hearken to the word, to meditate on it, and to do thereafter.26.Otherwise men may seem, but never be, truly religious.He is a double-minded manThe term "double-minded" is derived from the Greek word "dipsuchos," which literally means "two-souled" or "two-spirited." This concept reflects a person who is divided in their loyalties or beliefs, often wavering between faith and doubt. In the biblical context, this can be seen as a lack of commitment to God, reminiscent of the Israelites' wavering faith in the wilderness ( Exodus 32:1-6). The double-minded man is contrasted with the call for wholehearted devotion found in Deuteronomy 6:5, where believers are urged to love God with all their heart, soul, and strength. This idea is further echoed in Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:24, where He states that no one can serve two masters. unstable in all his ways
The instability mentioned here suggests a lack of firm foundation, akin to the foolish man who built his house on sand inMatthew 7:26-27. This instability is not limited to spiritual matters but affects all aspects of life, indicating that a divided heart leads to inconsistency and unreliability. The imagery of instability can also be connected to the waves of the sea, as described earlier inJames 1:6, symbolizing a person tossed about by doubts and external circumstances. This instability contrasts with the steadfastness encouraged in1 Corinthians 15:58, where believers are called to be "steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord." The call to stability is ultimately fulfilled in Christ, who is the rock and foundation for believers, as seen in1 Peter 2:6-8. Persons / Places / Events 1. JamesThe author of the epistle, traditionally identified as James, the brother of Jesus. He was a leader in the early Jerusalem church and wrote to Jewish Christians scattered abroad. 2. Jewish ChristiansThe primary audience of the Epistle of James, who were facing trials and needed guidance on living out their faith. 3. Early ChurchThe context in which James wrote, characterized by persecution and the need for steadfast faith. Teaching Points Understanding Double-MindednessThe Greek word for "double-minded" is "dipsuchos," meaning "two-souled" or "wavering." It describes a person who is indecisive and lacks commitment to God. The Danger of InstabilityBeing unstable in all ways implies a lack of firm foundation in faith, leading to inconsistency in actions and beliefs. Commitment to GodTrue faith requires a single-minded devotion to God, rejecting the pull of worldly desires and distractions. Practical FaithJames emphasizes that faith must be lived out in actions. A double-minded person struggles to live out their faith consistently. Seeking WisdomEarlier in James 1, believers are encouraged to ask God for wisdom. A stable, single-minded faith is essential for receiving and applying God's wisdom. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from James 1
What does doubting your salvation mean?
What is the meaning of being double-minded?
How can you purify your hearts, double-minded ones?
What does doubting your salvation mean?(8) The eighth verse had better be joined with the seventh, and punctuated thus:-- Let not that man think he shall receive anything of the Lord:-- double minded, unstable in all his ways. The reason why he can obtain nothing is because he is a man of two minds, and by consequence uncertain in his ways. The words, apparently are those of a proverb. It is useless to have, as it were, two hearts, one lifted up to God, the other turned away. "Come not unto Him with a double heart" ( Ecclesiasticus 1:28; and comp. Matthew 6:24).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek [He is] a double-mindedδίψυχος(dipsychos)Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1374:(lit: of two souls, of two selves), double-minded, wavering. From dis and psuche; two-spirited, i.e. Vacillating.man,ἀνὴρ(anēr)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 435:A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.unstableἀκατάστατος(akatastatos)Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 182:Unsettled, unstable (though these are hardly strong enough equivalents), almost anarchic. Inconstant.inἐν(en)Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.allπάσαις(pasais)Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3956:All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.hisαὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.ways.ὁδοῖς(hodois)Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3598:A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means.
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