Sorry about that. Apologies to the list.
>
> While I THINK I see what you're asserting, I'm not altogether sure. You
> seem to be asserting that the context is enough to prove that the
> distinction between the two words is real here; that's a view that other
> list members hold also. What I don't understand is why you cited the Louw
> and Nida article unless you're trying to show that it was wrong in stating
> that the words are more or less synonymous here in John 21 and that we have
> a case of rhetorical variation rather than semantic distinction:
>
> >of meaning between ajgapavwa, ajgavpha and filevwa, filiva (25.33), it
> >does not seem possible to insist upon a contrast of meaning in any and
> >all contexts. For example, the usage in Jn 21.15-17 seems to reflect
> >simply a rhetorical alternation designed to avoid undue repetition.
>
> Was it your intention to argue against L&N? I think it is perfectly
> legitimate to do so--no reference work has been shown to be
> error-proof!--but it really looks like you are endeavoring to use L&N as an
> authority to make a point that runs counter to it. Have I misunderstood you?
>
I see I wasn't very careful is presenting my arguement. The answer to
your is yes and no. No I DON'T argue against their point on semantic
differences in *some* contexts but I DO argue against there dismissal of
John 21. They didn't give any reason why the John 21 passage is just
stylistic, only that it avoids undue repitition - but this is the whole
point of the discussion! They also gave no guidelines for determining
which occurrences are stylistic and which are not. As I said, it seems
only the context may possibly decide. Having said this I am not
necessarily committed to seeing a distinction, but I do feel the
evidence is weighted in that direction...
I should have made that clearer in my original post......I have this
communication problem, you know.
cheers,
Andrew
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