Yakobus 1:17
Konteks1:17 All generous giving and every perfect gift 1 is from above, coming down 2 from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change. 3
Ibrani 6:17
Konteks6:17 In the same way 4 God wanted to demonstrate more clearly to the heirs of the promise that his purpose was unchangeable, 5 and so he intervened with an oath,
Maleakhi 3:6
Konteks3:6 “Since, I, the Lord, do not go back on my promises, 6 you, sons of Jacob, have not perished.
[1:17] 1 tn The first phrase refers to the action of giving and the second to what is given.
[1:17] 2 tn Or “All generous giving and every perfect gift from above is coming down.”
[1:17] 3 tn Grk “variation or shadow of turning” (referring to the motions of heavenly bodies causing variations of light and darkness).
[6:17] 5 tn Or “immutable” (here and in v. 18); Grk “the unchangeableness of his purpose.”
[3:6] 6 tn Heb “do not change.” This refers to God’s ongoing commitment to his covenant promises to Israel.