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1601 | The work of God: hearing with faith? | Gal 3:5 | Ray | 144545 | ||
Hi JoyWriter, My question is based on my personal belief in the Giver and the gift, the Spirit and the spirit, the Word and the word. I believe that we are told to be filled with the spirit, that Jesus was filled with holy spirit. Thus, I would say for Galatians 3:5 that God "provides you with the spirit [sic] and works miracles among you." What do you think? From the heart, Ray |
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1602 | The work of God: hearing with faith? | Gal 3:5 | Ray | 144585 | ||
Hi ngkh, Thank you for your post, your Scriptures, and your thoughts. This is what I hear you saying to us. I am going to look at your lower case "spirit" with the understanding that you meant them to be lower case as your wrote them. You said that you believe in the works of the holy spirit. This you said in connection with being involved in different tasks or assignments while being "spiritually led". You said all of that without denying the existence of the Holy Spirit nor your feeling "the Spirit's guidance." In other words, I hear you expressing belief in the Holy Spirit and also the holy spirit. Even though you speak of sensing the Holy Spirit's instruction and the knowledge that He will always prevail, you recognize as well that you are being spiritually [sic] led. If I am reading your correctly, then I would say that we are pretty much in agreement. I appreciate your choice of John 7:38, but I recommend a version that capitalizes nouns and pronouns of Deity. John 7:38, "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, 'From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water." Would you agree that the "rivers of living water" is the holy spirit that flows from us as believers in Him? Would you agree that John 7:39 is talking about the [holy] spirit that was not yet given, that is, this living water? As believers we come to this Prophet--we come to Him and drink. And thereby we have words of life and living water; we have holy spirit. From the heart, Ray |
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1603 | The work of God: hearing with faith? | Gal 3:5 | Ray | 144589 | ||
Hi Joy Writer, To be able to diferentiate between the Word (who is God, John 1:1) and the word (the Scriptures), I choose to put God's "word" in the lower case. Although I agree with you that "There is the Holy Spirit and our spirit" I would go on and say that there is the holy spirit that we are to receive. Indeed, we are to be filled with the spirit, Ephesians 5:18. He gives the spirit without measure, John 3:34. He provides us with the spirit, Galatians 3:5. John 4:10, "Jesus anwered and said to her, "If you knew the gift of God, and who it [the One] is who says to you, 'Give Me to drink', you would have asked Him, and **He would have given you living water." John 7:38, "He who believes in **Me, as the Scriptures said, 'From his innermost being shall flow rivers of living water.'" But this He spoke of the spirit. That's the way I see it. From the heart, Ray |
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1604 | From faith to faith | Gal 3:6 | Ray | 63748 | ||
Hi Searcher, Believing is important; but it isn't the answer that I was hoping to hear. But you are correct that it is important to believe in Him. John 3:16, "...that whoever believes in (Him) should not perish, but have everlasting life." Romans 4:5, "But to the one who does not work, but believes in (Him) who justifies the ungodly, his faith is reckoned as righteousness, just as David also speaks of the blessing upon the man to whom God reckons righteousness apart from works:..." John 6:29, "Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in (Him) whom He has sent." Romans 10:8, "But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart"--that is, the word of FAITH which we are preaching, that [Or, because] if you confess with your mouth Jesus as (Lord), and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved." Romans 10:14, "How then shall they call upon Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in (Him) whom they have not heard?..." John 15:16, "You did not choose Me, but (I) chose you, and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask of the Father in My name, He may give to you. This I command you, that you love one another. If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I/ chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you." Galatians 3:28,29, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to (Christ), then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise." It's time to got to the beach with my wife, but I'll write later about what I see in Galatians 3:6. I'll appreciate any more comments from you. From the heart, Ray |
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1605 | From faith to faith | Gal 3:6 | Ray | 63773 | ||
Hi Searcher, Thanks for your work and thoughts here. I agree with you on what you have said. You have said, "He had to believe...faith comes to play." That is exactly right, for after Galatians 3:6 says that Abraham believed God, the next 5 out of 6 verses has the word FAITH in them. Verses 7-12 have the word faith, except for verse 10 which talks of the works of the Law. But I want to move from the application of the passage for us, to a study of God and to what Galatians 3:6 tells us about God. From the "faith" in verse 5 to the "faith" in verse 7, I see God, and God alone. Even our faith comes from God, who is Spirit. We cannot claim the credit for our faith. Our faith, just as Abraham's faith, comes from the Spirit. Galatians 3:7, Therefore, know "that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham." Galatians 3:5, "Does He then, who provides you with the Spirit and works miracles among you, do it by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith? [Literally, Just as] Abraham BELIEVED (GOD), AND IT WAS RECKONED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS." Who is this One in whom we believe? Galatians 3:3 tells us that we began our faith with the Spirit. Who is this Spirit? Who is this Man, Jesus Christ? They are the triune God that we serve. Galatians 2:20 says, "...and it is no longer I who live, but Christ/ who lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered (Himself) up for me." The human body of Christ does not live in me. I know Him now as Spirit. My faith began when I knew Him as God, as Spirit, as the Son, and He is the Lord of my life. I would like anyone interested to compare Galatians 3:6 with Romans 1:17. The parentheses and slashes are mine for comparison. Gal 3:6, "Even so [Lit. Just as] Abraham believed (God), and it was reckoned to him as rihteousness." Romans 1:16,17, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of (God) is revealed from FAITH TO FAITH; as it is written, "But the righteous man shall live by faith."" Romans 1:17 is why I see only the righteousness of God in the believing Abraham in Galatians 3:6, between faith and faith. Galatians 5:5, "For we through the Spirit/, by faith, are waiting for the hope of righteousness. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor circumcision means anything, but faith working through love. You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth? This persuasion did not come from (Him) who calls you." Galatians 5:24, "Now those who belong to Christ (Jesus) have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit." So, Searcher, we like Abraham will "take action" and I would add that our righteousness is in the righteousness of God. From the heart, Ray |
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1606 | God is one | Gal 4:4 | Ray | 121715 | ||
Hi Norm, You wrote, "Mary is the only individual that God *made a man with." Mary is the mother of Jesus, but remember that He is the Messiah. He is the promised One. Mary was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. Jesus was the only begotten (one of a kind) Son of God; begotten, *not made. Mary gave birth to the Son, but she did not make Him. Stars are mine to connect the differing thoughts. From the heart, Ray |
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1607 | Us refers to God and Mary? | Gal 4:4 | Ray | 121716 | ||
Hi Norm, You wrote, "Other than this God created Man alone." You followed it with a verse that says that God created man [sic], male and female, created He them. God did not create the Son. He did not create the Son of Man. That Man was the One who was with Him in the beginning, even the Word. Genesis 1:26, "...Let Us make man in Our image, according to **Our likeness." Galatians 4:4, "But when the fullness of time came, God sent forth His **Son, born of a woman,..." Matthew 1:1, "The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham...16 and to Jacob was born Joseph the husband of Mary, by whom was born Jesus, [the **One] who is called Christ." John 1:2, "This **One was in the beginning with God." The **stars are mine for comparisons. I hope this is helpful. From the heart, Ray |
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1608 | "What is the Spirit saying to you? | Gal 4:6 | Ray | 54423 | ||
Hi inmyheart, Would you add a few sentences, please? Are these attributes of the Spirit in your perspective? Did any special Scriptures come to mind for you? By saying, "Abba, Father" is He telling us of Himself or is this dealing more with our relationship with Him? From the heart, Ray |
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1609 | "What is the Spirit saying to you? | Gal 4:6 | Ray | 54609 | ||
Hi inmyheart, I appreciated your thoughts and the Scripture references. My Scripture was John 15:12-17. But I will have to get back with you later. From the heart, Ray |
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1610 | So HOW do you walk in the Spirit ? | Gal 5:16 | Ray | 150854 | ||
Hi Kalos, These appear to be excellent comparison verses with a capitalized "filled with the Spirit" for Ephesians. However, I believe that we could equally speak well for a lower case "spirit" in the idea that we are filled with a spirit of wisdom when the word dwells in us richly. Can I get a comment from you about McArthur's notes concerning the comparison of these two Scriptures? See #113163. From the heart, Ray |
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1611 | Quench the Spirit until extinguish? | Gal 5:17 | Ray | 116328 | ||
Hi TheCurtMan, When you responded to New Creature, you were actually responding to a quote that he made of Adam Clarke's commentary. Clarke spoke of the Spirit and spoke of "it". I wonder if before you continue on in your worthwhile discussion, that you might determine in your minds who or what the Spirit is in the verses under consideration. Here are what the verses say to my mind and you can respond from there. 1) 1 Thess 5:19, "Do not quench the *spirit, 20 do not despise prophetic utterances." I put "spirit" in lower case because I do not feel that it is speaking of the Person. The connection to verse 20 is a linking and perhaps equation of the spirit and prophetic utterances. We are to examine everything spoken and written carefully in order to know what to hold fast to and preserve. 2) Ephesians 4:30, "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by [Lit. in] whom you were sealed for the day of redemption." I feel that a Person can be grieved but an "it" can not. I would leave the Holy Spirit in upper case showing the Person who can be grieved. 3) Other verses come to mind from Hebrews. Hebrews 3:14, "For we have become partakers of Christ, if we HOLD FAST the beginning of our assurance firm untill the end;" 4) Hebrews 6:4, "For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been partakers of the *holy *spirit, 5 and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6 and then have fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance, since they again crucify to themselves the Son of God, and put Him to open shame." I feel that "holy spirit" should be in lower case for this verse because it is linking the heavenly gift, the good word, and the holy spirit. This holy spirit should not be quenched or fallen away from, for if they do not hear (and be filled) with the word of God then they will shaming the Son of God. 5) Ephesians 5:18, "And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the *spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;" From the heart, Ray |
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1612 | Quench the Spirit until extinguish? | Gal 5:17 | Ray | 116443 | ||
Hi The CurtMan, I am glad that we were given by winstonchurcill a site to learn about Adam Clark. I want to discuss with you the commentaries that you have referred to and that influenced you to think of the Holy Spirit as being able to be quenched. I feel that they are actually speaking of the "spirit". I believe that they are translating the verse in their minds as "Do not quench His spirit." 1) Believer's Bible Commentary: "To quench the Spirit means to stifle His work in our midst..." His work is stifled. 2) Ryrie: "The Spirit is quenched whenever His ministry is stifled in an individual or in the church." His ministry is stifled. 3) William MacDonald: Refers to His ministry. 4) John MacArthur: "The fire of God's Spirit is not to be doused with sin." His fire is not to be doused. 5) Matthew Henry: "We must be careful not to quench this holy fire." His fire is not to be quenched. So these commentaries are saying that the Holy Spirit's work, ministry, and fire are not to be quenched. That is different from the Holy Spirit "Himself" being quenched. What 1 Thessalonians 5:19 and 20 are saying is that we should not despise prophesies. We should listen to a spoken revelation from God, we should listen to the written word of Scripture, we should even be filled with these spiritual words, and receive them with joy and thanksgiving to apply them to our lives for good. Ephesians 5:17, "So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the **Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the *spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;" 1 Thess 5:18, "in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ **Jesus. 19 Do not quench the *spirit, 20 do not despise prophetic utterances. 21 But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good; 22 abstain from every form of evil." Do you see the connection between not quenching the spirit and being filled with the spirit? From the heart, Ray |
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1613 | Quench the Spirit until extinguish? | Gal 5:17 | Ray | 116524 | ||
Hi The CurtMan, You have written lorenzosjb saying that your post here may have pointed him in the wrong diriection. To the contrary, I think that your answer here was very good. 1) You said that the Spirit can not be quenched, and indeed He can not. You suggested Galatians to him. a. Galatians 5:16, "But I say walk by the *Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. 17 For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh, for these are in oppostion to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please." 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "in everything give thanks; for this is *God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench the Spirit [I would say spirit], 20 do not despise prophetic utterances." God's will for us is to walk in the Spirit. b. Galatians 5:22, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 Now those who belong to Christ (Jesus) have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires." 1 Thess 5:23, "Now may the God of peace Himself/ sanctify you completely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus (Christ)." We have the fruit of the Spirit because we belong to Christ Jesus. We are complete in (Him). 1 Thess 5:23-Colossians 1:28 2) You suggested Matthew 28:20 as a Scripture of promise to Lorenzo. I see that as a perfect match to 1 Thess 5:23. Matthew 28:20, "teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I/ am with you always, even to the end of the age." 1 Thess 5:23, "Now may the God of peace Himself/ sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, WITHOUT BLAME at the coming of our Lord Jesus (Christ)." Colossians 1:21, "And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, 22 yet He has now reconciled you in His fleshly body through death, in order to present you before (Him) holy and BLAMELESS and beyond reproach--23 if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard..." We do not want to grieve the Holy Spirit of God in whom we were sealed. But also, I would say that we do not want to quench the spirit; which is the promise, the pledge, the gift that was given to us. Ephesians 1:13, "In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation--having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the *holy *spirit of promise, *which is given as a pledge..." That's how I see it. Let's keep studying. From the heart, Ray |
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1614 | What do we have? | Gal 6:1 | Ray | 95272 | ||
Hi Fran1946, Thank you for responding. I'm sorry that I have not answered you very quickly. I have been busy with a couple minor surgeries, and have not spent very much time at the computer. I agree with you that 1 Cor 7:40 does not suggest doubt in any way. You wrote that "The phrase is better translated "I consider also that I have the spirit of God." As a person interested in capitalization and pronouns of Deity, I would like to consider with you not only the translation but also the interpretation that you have made by putting "spirit" in the lower case. I agree with the lower case "spirit" and I think of think of these Scriptures in that regard. Mark 3:30 "He has an unclean spirit." **Here they were saying that Jesus had an unclean spirit and were blaspheming the Holy Spirit by essentially saying that He was not holy. Luke 9:55, "But He turned and rebuked them, [and said, "You do not know what kind of spirit you are of;..." **We should test ourselves also. 1 John 4:1, "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world." Revelation 22:6, "And he said to me, "These words are faithful and true"; and the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets,..." So we are to test the spirits to see if they are from God. 1 John 4:2, "By this you know the *spirit of God; every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God; 3 and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God." **I personally confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh and I compare 1 John 4:3 with John 10:30 and tell you that He and the Father are one. I consider also that I have the spirit of God. 1 John 3:24, "And the one who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And we know by this that He abides in us, by the *spirit who [*which] He has given us. I believe that the Scriptures talk of the spirit and the Spirit of God. We can know that Christ is in us the hope of glory. 1 Corinthians 3:11-16, "For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ....16 Do you not KNOW that you are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" From the heart, Ray |
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1615 | khuck ... thanks for your answers .. | Gal 6:17 | Ray | 103436 | ||
Hi khuck, This sounds like a quoted reference; and a good one. From the heart, Ray |
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1616 | Has God already chosen who he would save | Eph 1:4 | Ray | 136385 | ||
Hi DocTrinsograce, I was just now reading your post and comparing Matthew 22:14 with Romans 8:30. I don't know exactly what your point was in your first paragraph, but it led me to consider the word "called" in these passages. Matthew 22:14 has the idea of "being invited" rather than being called. In other words, "many are invited, but few are chosen." In fact, there is a marginal note in my Study Bible of [Or, invited]. The Study Bible edited by Spiros Zodhiates has it with Strong's #2822. Romans 8:30 with its "called" is Strong's #2564. So just because one is invited does not mean that he/she is called and chosen. The comparison that I got from the passages is that the Pharisees in Matthew seemed to be concerned with the image of Caesar, but Romans would have us predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son. That is the "kind intention which He purposed in Him", Ephesians 1:9. Ephesians 1:10, NKJ, "that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth--in Him. 11 In Him also we have obtained an inheritance,..." I hope that adds to the discussion. From the heart, Ray |
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1617 | Augustine on Election | Eph 1:4 | Ray | 136388 | ||
John 15:16, "You did not choose Me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask of the Father is My name, He may give to you." Ephesians 1:11, NKJ, "In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, 12 that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory." |
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1618 | why did God put the devil on earth ? | Eph 1:11 | Ray | 154462 | ||
Hi BradK, I agree that Job is a good book to consider for an answer to the question. Like Job 2:10 says, "Shall we indeed accept good from God and not accept adversity?" And certainly God is glorified in all this and in everything. I have been considering Proverbs 16:4 with Makarios and it seems to me that the verse applies here and with Ephesians 1:11. We seek the purpose of God and see Him glorified in everything. Proverbs 16:4, "The Lord has made everything for its [His?] own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil." Ephesians 1:11, "...having been predestined according to His purpose..." Romans 8:28, "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Ecclesiastes 3:14, "I know that everything God does will remain forever; there is nothing to add to it and there is nothing to take from it, for God has so worked that men should fear Him." Ecclesiastes 8:11, "Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly, therefore the hearts of the sons of men among them are given fully to do evil. 12 Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and may lengthen his life, still I know that it will be well for those who fear God, who fear Him openly." We know that God is in control. We know that He that is in us is greater than he that is in the world. From the heart, Ray |
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1619 | How does this order of authority work? | Eph 1:20 | Ray | 84103 | ||
Hi Tim, I like your artistic translation. 1) I agree with your point and your translation of "having". I see the working of God in grace looking back in the passage to verse nine. I go with the NKJ for verses 9-11 looking at His grace which He lavished upon us. In all wisdom and insight... Ephesians 1:9, NKJ, "having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth--in Him. In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will,..." All of this is according to the purpose of the One who works all things. 2) What would you say to the idea that this One gave Himself to be Head of all things to the church? Ephesians 1:22 From the heart, Ray |
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1620 | How does this order of authority work? | Eph 1:20 | Ray | 84124 | ||
Hi Tim, You didn't comment on the Ephesians 1:9-11 quote from the NKJ. Do you agree with that translation; especially "that He might gather together in one all things in Christ". If you agree with that lets go back even further to verse 5. Here we have to choose between "In love He predestined us", NASB, or NKJ "that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us..." I think that we both will go with "having" again. Am I correct? Ephesians 1:5, "having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus (Christ) to *Himself,..." Ephesians 1:8, NASB, "which (He) lavished upon us. In all wisdom and insight have made known to us the mystery of *His will,..." Ephesians 1:11, NKJ, "In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of (Him) who works all things according to the counsel of *His will,..." Ephesians 1:15, "For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord (Jesus) which exists among you, and your love for all the saints, Ephesians 1:18, NASB, "I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know what is the hope of His calling; what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of (His) power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of *His might..." The parentheses and stars are mine to show comparisons. For Ephesians 1:22, we don't agree with NASB or NKJ, and I would say, Ephesians 1:22, "And having put all things in subjection under His feet, He gave (Him) as *Head over all things to the church,..." 1) You have said that it can not read "He gave Himself as Head" because of the accusative case shown in the Greek. Can you comment on that as it relates to the definition found in the dictionary? Accusative adj [[ME acusatif - L accusativus - accusare, ACCUSE: L mistransl.(by PRISCIAN) of Gr grammatical term correctly rendered causativus, causative: the goal or end point of an action was orig. considered to be its cause]] 1. Gram. designating, of, or in the case of the direct object of a finite verb: also sometimes used of the objective case in English. Thank you ahead of time for your help. From the heart, Ray |
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