James 4:4 is part of the letter written by James to the Jewish tribes scattered around the Roman Empire. He is sharing practical advice for God’s people so that they stand strong as spiritual people.
“…know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity (hostility/opposition) with God? whosoever there will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.”
The Greek word for FRIENDSHIP in James 4:4
Strongs G5373:
- Transliteration: philia
- Pronunciation: fil-ee’-ah
- Definition: From G5384: fondness: – friendship
