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1 | What does "world" mean? | John 17:11 | mhmcintyre | 2992 | ||
The word doesn't change meaning, it moves from the general to the particular. The world kosmos has been used to refer to the created universe and as part of the created universe it can refer to mankind. When I typed the words "in general" I wondered if I would get this question. These words were ill chosen. -Mark |
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2 | What does "world" mean? | John 17:11 | mhmcintyre | 2980 | ||
In all three of the verses in the question, the Greek word kosmos is used. The root meaning of this word is that of order as opposed to chaos. From this word we get our English words cosmetics, cosmos and cosmic. Kosmos has a variety of meanings in the NT and John uses it in several ways. You need to study the context to determine which particular meaning is intended. In 3:16, kosmos refers to mankind in general. In other words, John is saying the Christ dies for all men. In the other two verses (John 15:19 and 17:11ff), kosmos refers to the world system that is in opposition to God. -Mark McIntyre |
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3 | Why is "is" in 2 Tim 3:16 in | 2 Tim 3:16 | mhmcintyre | 2967 | ||
The "is" is not in the original text and must be supplied for the English translation to make sense. Since the "is" is assumed in the Greek, perhaps the translators did not feel it necessary to italicize this word in the updated translation. A quick look at the NASB shows that "is" is not italicized in this verse. | ||||||
4 | Mary isn't mentioned | Bible general Archive 1 | mhmcintyre | 289 | ||
Many conservative scholars understand the geneology in Luke to trace Mary's geneology. In Luke 3:23, the geneology begins "being supposedly the son of Joseph" indicating that Joseph is not actually in the geneology. | ||||||