Bible Dictionary
CANKERED
Cankered means rusted or corroded. In James 5:3, the term describes wealth that has been allowed to decay and stands as a testimony against its possessors.
Definition
Cankered means rusted or corroded. It describes something that has decayed through rust.
Biblical Usage
In James 5:3 the Revised Version renders the word “rusted,” describing the condition of hoarded wealth that has decayed and testifies against its possessors.
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kan'-kerd (Jas 5:3 the Revised Version (British and American), "rusted").</p>