Exegetically Speaking
The Cries Have Been Heard, with Grant Flynn: James 5:4
Nov 20, 2023
Grant Flynn, Visiting Assistant Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College, discusses the cries of the harvesters in James 5:4, highlighting the exploitation of workers by wealthy landlords. He explores connections between biblical passages, emphasizing the cultural context and textual alignment. The podcast also addresses the importance of staying sharp in the Greek language and the eschatological perspective of James.
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Quick takeaways
- James 5:4 highlights the cries of exploited workers for justice and the beginning of their deliverance.
- James 5:1-6 condemns wealthy landlords who hoard wealth and exploit employees, drawing references from Old Testament passages.
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Exploitation of Workers in James 5:4
In James 5:4, the passage addresses the rich people who hoard their wealth and exploit their employees. James specifically mentions the workers who mowed the fields and were not paid, emphasizing their cries for justice. The Greek text helps us understand the language used, including the allusion to Psalm 18:6, where James shifts from the future tense form to the perfect tense form, indicating that the harvesters' deliverance has already begun with the inauguration of the last days brought by Jesus' death and resurrection.
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