[b-greek] 1 Timothy 2.8

From: Alan B. Thomas (a_b_thomas@yahoo.com)
Date: Wed Nov 15 2000 - 20:34:53 EST


1 Timothy 2.8

BOULOMAI OUN PROSEUCESQAI TOUS ANDRAS

EN PANTI TOPWi
EPAIRONTAS hOSIOUS CEIRAS
CWRIS ORGHS KAI DIALOGISMOU

Would each phrase modify PROSEUCESQAI?

Describing hands as hOSIOUS would seem to indicate
that this expression is not to be taken in a literal
way, or to say it positively, perhaps this would
indicate that this expression is to be understood
symbolically.

I have come across the "raising of hands" during
prayer in the Old Testament, but not with any specific
attention drawn to the state of the hands (other than
being elevated).

Is anyone aware of this adjective modifying CEIR
elsewhere?


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Sincerely,

Alan B. Thomas

"To make an apple pie from scratch,
     first create the universe."

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