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- July 10th, 2021, 11:28 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: its all greek to me [introduction]
- Replies: 4
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Re: its all greek to me [introduction]
Thanks for the welcome and putting the question where you feel fit. my language background is limited to English, German and a bit of French. Unfortunately I am far to busy for my own good, thus the long absence from the site. my interest is in occasional biblical studies as hopefully clear from the...
- April 8th, 2021, 2:23 pm
- Forum: What does this text mean?
- Topic: its all greek to me → ἀγαπήσεις... σεαυτόν
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5093
Re: its all greek to me
thanks https://discourse.biologos.org/uploads/db1313/original/2X/1/1e82611e1be5a904f251dfec5b41fd22fea70dc2.png suggest "of yourself which would make sense in several ways. For one the text is addressed to several, so I would expect it to be a plural as in third person speak. Considering that n...
- April 8th, 2021, 2:42 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: its all greek to me [introduction]
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5783
its all greek to me [introduction]
in other words - I haven't got a clue. I try to gain a better understanding of the phrase of love thy neighbour like thyself, understanding it to mean those who you call your own. After all, the ultimate sign of love to give your life for oneself does not make sense but you can give your life for th...
- April 8th, 2021, 2:42 am
- Forum: What does this text mean?
- Topic: its all greek to me → ἀγαπήσεις... σεαυτόν
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5093
its all greek to me → ἀγαπήσεις... σεαυτόν
in other words - I haven't got a clue. I try to gain a better understanding of the phrase of love thy neighbour like thyself, understanding it to mean those who you call your own. After all, the ultimate sign of love to give your life for oneself does not make sense but you can give your life for th...