a-mis': There are two words translated "amiss" in the New Testament, atopos, referring to that which is improper or harmful (Lu 23:41;Ac 28:6), while kakos, refers to that which is evil in the sense of a disaster, then to that which is wicked, morally wrong. This latter is the use of it inJas 4:3. The purpose of the prayer is evil, it is therefore amiss and cannot be granted (compare2Ch 6:37ff).
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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, James Orr, General Editor, 1844–1913 edition.