UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: to rot, to decay, decay

Semantic entry: 23.205

Semantic domains: Physiological Processes and States

Subdomains: Rot, Decay

Definition: to rot or decay, in reference to organic matter

Notes: There may be problems involved in a literal rendering of RV JAM 5:2 · LV JAM 5:2 · Read together JAM 5:2 because it may seem strange to speak of ‘riches rotting,’ since a term for ‘riches’ is likely to refer primarily to money. It may therefore be necessary to translate ‘the things that make you rich’ or ‘all the things you have as a rich person.’