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” The Greek term πυρός (puros) has been translated as an attributive genitive. 3 tn The precise meaning of the term translated “polished bronze” (χαλκολιβάνῳ, calkolibanw), which appears no where else in Greek literature outside of the book of Rev- elation (see 1:15), is uncertain. Without question it is some sort ...
This book, therefore, will be a blend of Scripture and history. We will consider the church's presentation of Christ and Christ's influence on the church, against the background of the New Testament in general and the book of Revelation in particular. In this way the biblical portrait of Christ is seen to be normative.
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Jul 2, 2004 · If your whole doctrine hinges on a particular English word (which is just a translation of Hebrew or Greek), then you have a very precarious doctrine. He says he's not interested in defending himself because he knows what he knows from experience. I believe the reason he won't defend himself is ...
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tn The genitive in the phrase τὴν ἀγάπην τοῦ θεοῦ (thn agaphn tou qeou, “the love of God”) could be translated as either a subjective genitive (“God's love”) or an objective genitive (“your love for God”). Either is grammatically possible. This is possibly an instance of a plenary genitive (see ExSyn 119-21; M.
It was attended by the related question of “What is the process by which the secondary things came out of the primary one (or ones)?,” or in Aristotelian terminology, “What is the 'beginning' (same Greek word as beginning, John 1:1) and what is the origin of the things that are made?” In the New Testament the word ...
The city of Philippi, as one can see from the map, is located in north eastern Greece (Macedonia). The city was already ancient by the time Paul arrived there around 49 CE (Acts 16:11-40). In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century BCE when it was occupied by the Thracians.
4:1 Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 4:2 where for forty days he endured temptations from the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they were completed, he was famished. 4:3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, ...
May 10, 2004 · Overwhelmingly, the key reason why most scholars reject an early date for the book is a supposed unanimity among the church fathers regarding a Domitianic date. Statements abound in the literature such as, “[The external evidence] almost unanimously assigns [Revelation] to the last years of Domitian,” ...
The Greek term πρῶτος (prwtos) does not nec- essarily mean “first” in an absolute sense, but can refer to the first in a set or series. That is what is ... “book” (NRSV, NIV) or “treatise” (KJV). A formal, systematic treatment of a subject is implied, but the word “book” may be too specific and slightly ...
of wisdom and revelation.” Verse 17 involves a complex ex- egetical problem revolving around the Greek term πνεῦμα. (pneuma). Some take it to mean “the Spirit,” others “a spirit,” and still others “spiritual.” (1) If “ ...