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1 | Greek genitive cases of the word "of" | OT general | Makarios | 69066 | ||
Interpretive Challenges... Greek genitive cases of the word "of", comparing literal translations to dynamic equivalence translation.. According to the following examples, which translation of the Greek genitive case is superior? The traditionally more literal translation or its 'dynamic equivalent'? Example 1: Ephesians 1:13.. [NASB] "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," [NRSV] "In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit;" Since the Greek genitive has a wide range, is "the promised Holy Spirit" stronger here, or is the more literal "Holy Spirit of promise" more precise? Other examples include: Example 2: Ephesians 1:17-18 [NKJV] "... that you may know what is the hope of His calling.." "... in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you.." [NIV] Is one "stronger" than the other? Or do these translations communicate entirely differently in these verses? Example 3: Hebrews 1:3 [KJV] " ... and upholding all things by the word of his power.." [NRSV] "... and he sustains all things by his powerful word. .." Which descriptive genitives in the above examples are 'stronger' or more accurate? (I will retract this question if not responded to in a 24 hour timeframe. Thank you.) |
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2 | Greek genitive cases of the word "of" | OT general | Makarios | 69067 | ||
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3 | Greek genitive cases of the word "of" | OT general | Ray | 69094 | ||
Hi Makarios, I didn't see your retraction notice. It is a good question so I would have said, "Leave it up there for everyone to think about for awhile." For your other examples of Eph 1:17 and Hebrews 1:3 let me say this. I think of the Holy Bible as the word of God. So although we can and should make applications for ourselves, it is made up of His words and is about Him. For that reason I would think of Ephesians as talking about His calling and His inheritance. The hope and the riches of the glory are ours as believers, but it is through His power and might. These words are talking mainly about Him. Thus I would go with the more literal readings speaking of His calling rather than the hope that we have. Hebrews 1:3 speaks to me of the word of His power. He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways. Whether the word was spoken through Angels [angels] or whether God the Father spoke them, it was through His power. From the heart, Ray |
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4 | Greek genitive cases of the word "of" | OT general | Makarios | 69119 | ||
Thank you, Ray, for your kind words and for the perspective that you have offered concerning the examples that I have given! We must not forget that the Bible is ever leading us to a greater understanding of Him. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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