Keadilan Ekonomi dalam Yakobus 5:1–6
Analisis Semantik dan Pragmatis terhadap Kritik atas Ketidakadilan Ekonomi
Abstract
This study addresses the core issue of the principle of economic justice in James 5:1-6, highlighting the socio-economic inequality and the oppression of workers by the wealthy during the early church period. The analytical approach employed is a combination of pragmatic and semantic analysis. Pragmatic analysis examines the socio-economic and historical context underlying the composition of the text as well as the practical implications of its message for contemporary life. Meanwhile, semantic analysis explores the meanings of key original Greek terms, linguistic structures, and rhetorical styles used in the text to gain a profound moral and social understanding. The method used is a literature study with a qualitative approach, integrating linguistic and historical contextual studies to interpret the text comprehensively. The findings indicate that James issues a stern warning to the rich who unjustly hoard wealth, withhold workers’ wages, and live in luxury without regard for the suffering of others. This message is not only socio-historical but also a moral and spiritual call relevant to the modern context, demanding social responsibility and economic justice in daily life. This article is expected to contribute to a deeper and practical understanding of the principle of economic justice in James 5:1-6, encouraging readers to internalize the moral message and implement it for the creation of a just and civilized society
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