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JAMES 1:9
Victor M. Eskew
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted.
1. Brother
A. Strong (80): brother
B. Thayer:
1. A brother whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother
2. A fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection
C. Vine: brother, or near kinsman…all believers
2. Low degree
A. Strong (5011): depressed, that is, (figuratively) humiliated (in circumstances or
disposition)
B. Thayer:
1. Literally, not rising far off the ground
2. As a conditioin, lowly, of low degree
C. Vine: denotes of low degree or estate, Rom. 12:16
3. Rejoice
A. Strong (2744): to make boast, to vaunt
B. Thayer: to glory on account of a thing
C. Vine: to boast, to glory
4. Exalted
A. Strong (5311): elevation, altitude, sky, dignity
B. Thayer: height, (metaphorically) rank, high station
C. Vine: to lift up…being raised to honor