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A Sudden, Withering Wind
Commentators explain that the "scorching wind" likely refers to the sirocco, a hot desert wind known to instantly wither vibrant plant life. This powerful image, drawn from Isaiah 40, illustrates how quickly and completely worldly wealth and status can perish. The security offered by riches is as fragile as a flower in a sudden, intense heatwave.
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James
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Albert Barnes
On James 1:11
18th Century
Theologian
For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat. Isaiah (Isaiah 40:7) employs the word wind, referring to a burning wind th…
AT Robertson
On James 1:11
Ariseth (ανετειλεν). Gnomic or timeless aorist active indicative of the old compound ανατελλω, used here of plants (cf. αναθαλλω i…
Charles Ellicott
On James 1:11
19th Century
Bishop
For the sun is no sooner risen . . .—Translate, the sun arose with the burning heat, and dried up the grass; and the flower th…
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Charles Spurgeon
On James 1:11
19th Century
Preacher
Of the fashion of it perishes: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.
No matter how luxurious may be his mode of living,…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On James 1:11
The phenomenon James speaks of was a familiar one. Green grass and plants do not last long under the “scorching heat” of the Palestinian summer sun…
John Gill
On James 1:11
17th Century
Pastor
For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat
As it is about the middle of the day, when it shines in its full …
Matthew Henry
On James 1:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Christianity teaches people to be joyful amidst troubles: such trials are sent from God's love, and trials in the path of duty will brighten our gr…