CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>James 2:26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/james/2-26.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/9/59_Jas_02_26.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="James 2:26 - Faith and Works" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script> <script src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/biblehub.js' type='text/javascript'></script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/james/2-26.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/james/2-26.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/james/">James</a> > <a href="/james/2.htm">Chapter 2</a> > Verse 26</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad1.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/james/2-25.htm" title="James 2:25">◄</a> James 2:26 <a href="/james/3-1.htm" title="James 3:1">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Study Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Crossref </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comment </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Greek </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/james/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/james/2.htm">New International Version</a> As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. <a href="/nlt/james/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works. <a href="/esv/james/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead. <a href="/bsb/james/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. <a href="/blb/james/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For just as the body apart from spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead. <a href="/kjv/james/2.htm">King James Bible</a> For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. <a href="/nkjv/james/2.htm">New King James Version</a> For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. <a href="/nasb_/james/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. <a href="/nasb/james/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. <a href="/nasb77/james/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. <a href="/lsb/james/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. <a href="/amp/james/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For just as the [human] body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works [of obedience] is also dead. <a href="/csb/james/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. <a href="/hcsb/james/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. <a href="/asv/james/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead. <a href="/cev/james/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Anyone who doesn't breathe is dead, and faith that doesn't do anything is just as dead! <a href="/erv/james/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead. <a href="/gwt/james/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> A body that doesn't breathe is dead. In the same way faith that does nothing is dead. <a href="/gnt/james/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> So then, as the body without the spirit is dead, also faith without actions is dead. <a href="/isv/james/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without actions is also dead. <a href="/msb/james/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. <a href="/net/james/2.htm">NET Bible</a> For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. <a href="/nheb/james/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead. <a href="/wbt/james/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. <a href="/wey/james/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For just as a human body without a spirit is lifeless, so also faith is lifeless if it is unaccompanied by obedience. <a href="/web/james/2.htm">World English Bible</a> For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/james/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For as the body apart from [the] spirit is dead, so also the faith apart from works is dead. <a href="/blb/james/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For just as the body apart from spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead. <a href="/ylt/james/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also the faith apart from the works is dead. <a href="/slt/james/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/james/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For even as the body without the spirit is dead; so also faith without works is dead. <a href="/cpdv/james/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. <a href="/nabre/james/2.htm">New American Bible</a> For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. <a href="/nrsvce/james/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is also dead.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/james/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/james/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/james/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. <a href="/godbey/james/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so faith also apart from works is dead. <a href="/haweis/james/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For as the body without breath is dead, so faith without works is dead also.<CM> <a href="/mace/james/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as the body then without the soul is a meer carcase, so faith without its effects is lifeless. <a href="/wey/james/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For just as a human body without a spirit is lifeless, so also faith is lifeless if it is unaccompanied by obedience. <a href="/worrell/james/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so faith apart from works is dead. <a href="/worsley/james/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. <a href="/parallel/james/2-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0xUBCzqsAGw?start=459" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/james/2.htm">Faith and Works</a> …25In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route? 26<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/5618.htm" title="5618: hōsper (Adv) -- Just as, as, even as. From hos and per; just as, i.e. Exactly like.">As</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4983.htm" title="4983: sōma (N-NNS) -- Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.">body</a> <a href="/greek/5565.htm" title="5565: chōris (Prep) -- Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from.">without</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">the spirit</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3498.htm" title="3498: nekron (Adj-NNS) -- (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead.">dead,</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">so</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistis (N-NFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith</a> <a href="/greek/5565.htm" title="5565: chōris (Prep) -- Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from.">without</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergōn (N-GNP) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">deeds</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3498.htm" title="3498: nekra (Adj-NFS) -- (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead.">dead.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. <a href="/galatians/5-6.htm">Galatians 5:6</a> For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love. <a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a> Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ <a href="/romans/2-13.htm">Romans 2:13</a> For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous. <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-10</a> For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. / For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a> If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-46</a> When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. ... <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12-13</a> Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. / For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. <a href="/1_corinthians/13-2.htm">1 Corinthians 13:2</a> If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. <a href="/titus/3-8.htm">Titus 3:8</a> This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people. <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:3</a> and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a> I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. <a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">2 Peter 1:5-8</a> For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; / and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; / and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. ... <a href="/luke/6-46.htm">Luke 6:46-49</a> Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say? / I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them: / He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. ... <a href="/romans/6-4.htm">Romans 6:4</a> We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.as.<a href="/job/34-14.htm">Job 34:14,15</a> If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath; … <a href="/psalms/104-29.htm">Psalm 104:29</a> Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.<a href="/psalms/146-4.htm">Psalm 146:4</a> His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.spirit.<a href="/james/2-14.htm">James 2:14,17,20</a> What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/james/2-20.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/james/2-16.htm">Body</a> <a href="/james/2-20.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/james/2-18.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/james/2-24.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-9.htm">Human</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-14.htm">Lifeless</a> <a href="/james/2-20.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/james/1-21.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/james/2-17.htm">Unaccompanied</a> <a href="/james/2-25.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_peter/3-1.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/james/3-2.htm">Body</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/james/3-13.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/james/5-15.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/james/3-8.htm">Human</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-30.htm">Lifeless</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-2.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/james/4-5.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/james/2-17.htm">Unaccompanied</a> <a href="/james/3-13.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">James 2</div>1. <a href="/james/2-1.htm">Do not regard the rich and despise the poor brothers;</a> 13. <a href="/james/2-13.htm">rather we are to be loving and merciful;</a> 14. <a href="/james/2-14.htm">and not to boast of faith without deeds;</a> 17. <a href="/james/2-17.htm">because faith without deeds is useless;</a> 19. <a href="/james/2-19.htm">as is the faith of the demons;</a> 21. <a href="/james/2-21.htm">however, Abraham displayed both faith and actions;</a> 25. <a href="/james/2-25.htm">as did Rahab.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/james/2.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>As the body The term "body" in this context refers to the physical, tangible aspect of human existence. In Greek, the word used is "σῶμα" (sōma), which denotes the physical form. Historically, the body was seen as the vessel for life, animated by the spirit. This analogy is powerful in illustrating the necessity of both faith and works in the Christian life. Just as a body is incomplete and lifeless without the spirit, so is faith without action.without the spirit The "spirit" here is translated from the Greek word "πνεῦμα" (pneuma), which can mean breath, wind, or spirit. In biblical terms, the spirit is often associated with life and vitality, the divine breath that animates the body. This reflects the creation narrative in Genesis, where God breathes life into Adam. The spirit is essential for life, just as deeds are essential for faith to be alive and active.is dead The Greek word for "dead" is "νεκρός" (nekros), meaning lifeless or without life. This stark term emphasizes the complete absence of life or vitality. In the same way, faith that does not manifest in action is considered lifeless and ineffective. This challenges believers to examine the authenticity of their faith, urging them to ensure it is vibrant and active.so faith "Faith" in this passage is translated from the Greek "πίστις" (pistis), which encompasses belief, trust, and confidence in God. In the conservative Christian perspective, faith is foundational to salvation, yet it is not meant to be passive. True faith is dynamic and transformative, leading to a life that reflects God's love and righteousness.without deeds The phrase "without deeds" uses the Greek "ἔργα" (erga), meaning works or actions. This highlights the necessity of tangible expressions of faith. In the historical context of James' audience, deeds were a natural outflow of genuine faith, demonstrating love and obedience to God's commandments. This aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized love and service to others as evidence of true discipleship.is dead Reiterating the earlier use of "dead," this phrase underscores the critical nature of the relationship between faith and works. A faith that does not result in action is as lifeless as a body without a spirit. This serves as a call to action for believers, encouraging them to live out their faith through deeds that reflect the character and love of Christ.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/james/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) As the body without the spirit . . .--A closing simile of much force, As the body without the spirit, so faith without works. But the term "without" is hardly strong enough to represent the Greek "apart from." Of our own human wisdom we had been rather inclined to say that works were likest to the body, and faith to the breath or animation thereof. "The Apostle's view," says Alford, "seems to be this, Faith is the body, the sum and substance of the Christian life; works (= obedience) the moving and quickening of that body, just as the spirit is the moving and quickening principle of the natural body. So that 'as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is also dead.' "<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/james/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - Conclusion of the whole matter: "As the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead." <a href="/commentaries/james/2-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>As ὥσπερ (hōsper) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5618.htm">Strong's 5618: </a> Just as, as, even as. From hos and per; just as, i.e. Exactly like. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. body σῶμα (sōma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4983.htm">Strong's 4983: </a> Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. without χωρὶς (chōris) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5565.htm">Strong's 5565: </a> Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from. [the] spirit πνεύματος (pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. dead, νεκρόν (nekron) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3498.htm">Strong's 3498: </a> (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead. so οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). faith πίστις (pistis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. without χωρὶς (chōris) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5565.htm">Strong's 5565: </a> Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from. deeds ἔργων (ergōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. dead. νεκρά (nekra) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3498.htm">Strong's 3498: </a> (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/james/2-26.htm">James 2:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/james/2-26.htm">James 2:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/james/2-26.htm">James 2:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/james/2-26.htm">James 2:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/james/2-26.htm">James 2:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/james/2-26.htm">James 2:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/james/2-26.htm">James 2:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/james/2-26.htm">James 2:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/james/2-26.htm">James 2:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/james/2-26.htm">James 2:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/james/2-26.htm">NT Letters: James 2:26 For as the body apart (Ja Jas. Jam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/james/2-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="James 2:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="James 2:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/james/3-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="James 3:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="James 3:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>