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141 | Greek use of koinos and akathartos | Acts 10:15 | MJH | 213721 | ||
Tim, Our approach then to outside sources is the same. I looked up Prov 1:14, 21:9 (good one) and 25:24. I can not figure out which Hebrew word the LXX is translating with koinos. It seems that "unclean" and "common" do not fit at all. Some of my sources did come from the Apocrypha and Pseudographia, but I am having difficulty locating them now. Thanks for the help. I've run across this and while parts make sense, I have learned that doing the looking myself helps me find out if others have made poor leaps of logic or misapplied ideas. I am however highly disabled in both Greek and time. If you do have time to look into it more, great, if not, I shall continue the search more and fill you in if ever I reach a conclusion. God bless you in your understanding of Greek. It is a real gift. MJH |
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142 | Greek use of koinos and akathartos | Acts 10:15 | MJH | 213671 | ||
Thanks Tim. I appreciate the reply. I would like to discuss it more. I do have other uses of the two terms outside of the Biblical Text dating to the first century. I have been a bit gun shy in that area recently, but if from a purely word study understanding it helps, maybe I’ll add them? You are right about Acts 10:15. The two terms are certainly connected. But I have also found that in reference to Gentiles, the term "common" or koinos was most often used (outside of Biblical Texts). Gentiles were defiled, while not "unclean" in and of themselves. They were, by Jews, rendered "common" because of how they lived, primarily their connection to Idolatry. Acts 10:14 also uses both words, but in this statement it would seem that there is a difference. "I have not eaten anything that is common (koinos) or unclean (akathartos)." Why use both words if they were synonyms? Since Jesus repeats only "common", he would be referring to Gentiles. At least in this context since Gentile inclusion was the whole point. I know I am writing as if I am definite, but in truth I am not but seeking to ask the next question. Thanks again for the reply and let me know what you find. MJH Can you list the Proverb passages that have Koinos? I can't do a search with the LXX I have and it doesn't have strong numbers either, so I am at a disadvantage there. |
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143 | Greek use of koinos and akathartos | Not Specified | MJH | 213662 | ||
I have a question about the Greek word used in Rom. 14:14. Hoping not to cause trouble here, I simply want to get further clarification from someone who knows Greek more than I. I've studied some the word koinos(G839) and akathartos(G169. koinos, from what I can tell, means common. Akathartos means ritually (Levitically) unclean. The LXX uses akathartos in Lev 11 and elsewhere, but uses koinos when describing things that are made common based on their use. To explain further: If I spoke of a Cray fish, I would use akathartos every time, because this is clearly unclean by Lev. 11 standards. There is no disputable issue with that. But if I were to speak of Lamb purchased at the market, I may uses koinos (common) because the Lamb is suspect; it could have been used in Idol worship. If it were known to be used in Idol worship, then it would certainly be koinos, or common. Therefore, if I speak of something that would otherwise be perfectly fine, but something renders it otherwise, it would be koinos. Am I right in that? A search of the words in the NT shows that in each case, koinos is used like I describe above. And akathartos is used as I describe above. Why then do nearly all translations use the word "unclean" in Rom. 14:14 rather than the word "common" as would be more literal? MJH |
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144 | Greek use of koinos and akathartos | Acts 10:15 | MJH | 213665 | ||
I have a question about the Greek word used in Rom. 14:14. Hoping not to cause trouble here, I simply want to get further clarification from someone who knows Greek more than I. I've studied some the word koinos(G839) and akathartos(G169. koinos, from what I can tell, means common. Akathartos means ritually (Levitically) unclean. The LXX uses akathartos in Lev 11 and elsewhere, but uses koinos when describing things that are made common based on their use. To explain further: If I spoke of a Cray fish, I would use akathartos every time, because this is clearly unclean by Lev. 11 standards. There is no disputable issue with that. But if I were to speak of Lamb purchased at the market, I may uses koinos (common) because the Lamb is suspect; it could have been used in Idol worship. If it were known to be used in Idol worship, then it would certainly be koinos, or common. Therefore, if I speak of something that would otherwise be perfectly fine, but something renders it otherwise, it would be koinos. Am I right in that? A search of the words in the NT shows that in each case, koinos is used like I describe above. And akathartos is used as I describe above. Why then do nearly all translations use the word "unclean" in Rom. 14:14 rather than the word "common" as would be more literal? MJH |
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145 | age limit of 120 years after Noah's sons | Gen 6:3 | MJH | 213661 | ||
Scriptures says that God's Spirit will not abide with mankind forever; his days will be 120 years. Many interpret this as you do, that mankind will live for 120 years, but that view posses several obvious problems. The view I take, as well as many others before me, is that God will send the flood in 120 years from this statement. Then, His Spirit will no longer abide with mankind (excepting the 8 on the Ark), and thus they die. MJH |
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146 | What evidence does the Letter of Galatia | Bible general Archive 4 | MJH | 213584 | ||
What school do you currently attend? MJH |
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147 | How did the atmosphere of persecution af | 2 Tim 2:15 | MJH | 213583 | ||
What school are you attending? Just currious. MJH |
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148 | Is it cheating? | Bible general Archive 4 | MJH | 213403 | ||
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149 | Is it cheating? | Not Specified | MJH | 213401 | ||
Is it mid-terms? How many will show up to ask us to answer their test questions? MJH |
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150 | Is it cheating? | Bible general Archive 4 | MJH | 213402 | ||
Is it mid-terms? How many will show up to ask us to answer their test questions? MJH |
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151 | Samuel serving where he shouldn | 1 Sam 1:1 | MJH | 213372 | ||
Wow, thanks for replying. I would not have thought to look up Chronicles. I just assumed he was from Levi until I read this week. To see it says he is in Chronicles makes sense. MJH |
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152 | Samuel serving where he shouldn | 1 Sam 1:1 | MJH | 213361 | ||
Samuel was an Ephraimite (of the tribe of Ephraim). Yet, we see him ministering before the LORD in the Tabernacle. His famous vision comes to him while he is sleeping where the Ark of the LORD is. He is clearly in the Tabernacle and serving in some way (with a linen ephod) in the Tabernacle. My question is why? He isn't from the line of Aaron, so my understanding is that he shouldn't be in the Tabernacle itself. He is also not of the tribe of Levi, so he shouldn't be serving as a help either. I understand that Israel was corrupt at this point and pretty much nothing was being done right, but this was God's chosen servant (soon to be). Any comments? BTW, I am "listening" my way through the history books and I might have some questions like this for a while. They may be minor, but of interest to me none the less. MJH |
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153 | Is it God speaking?? | James 1:5 | MJH | 213342 | ||
You said, "I am not intending to correct..." I would hope you do. Even when I wrote that post I thought..."I may not have worded that just right." Then it occured that on this forum I can expect that someone may refine my wording. I appreciate it...and you are right. MJH |
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154 | Is it God speaking?? | James 1:5 | MJH | 213337 | ||
Lissamz, I did not intend to place judgment on those you know who are saying they hear from God. I don't know them. I used this text to be helpful to you in that it helps you know that you're not deficient if your faith because you do not “hear” God like they say they do.. One of my most respected Bible teachers has said too that he would love to hear from God as others apparently have. He is anything but unspiritual. True spirituality is demonstrated not in esoteric feelings, but in how one lives their life. Do you live your life like you love the LORD your God with your whole being and your neighbor as yourself? Do you see the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control more readily apparent in your life? These are the measures of true Spirituality, not hearing voices, feeling tingly, or anything else, as nice as those things may be. MJH |
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155 | Is it God speaking?? | James 1:5 | MJH | 213314 | ||
Doc has answered well. This verse is what came to mind when I read what you wrote: "But others talk of God speaking to them and speaking to their hearts. Am I the only one that this doesn't happen to?" Colosians 2:18 "Let no one defraud you by acting as an umpire and declaring you unworthy and disqualifying you for the prize, insisting on self-abasement and worship of angels, taking his stand on visions [he claims] he has seen, vainly puffed up by his sensuous notions and inflated by his unspiritual thoughts and fleshly conceit,,," MJH |
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156 | Song of Moses the first passage written? | Ex 15:1 | MJH | 213313 | ||
I shall not repeat that error. I only did it so that the question would be placed for all to see again, since I was hoping for someone else to comment on the original question. Sorry. |
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157 | Did God bless the beasts as well | Gen 1:25 | MJH | 213303 | ||
Is is possible that in verse 1:28, the "He blessed them." That this "blessed them" was too all the land creatures including man. And that the second them ... "And God said to them" refers only to mankind? Gen 1:28 "And God blessed them[the land animals and man]. And God said to them[mankind], "Be fruitful and multiply . . ." The English translation would put the pronoun with the closest noun, but that isn’t necessarily how it works in Hebrew. ? Just a thought. I have never noticed this before...it is interesting. Thanks Azure. MJH |
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158 | Song of Moses the first passage written? | Ex 15:1 | MJH | 213297 | ||
Thanks for your response. I'm hoping for more feedback. Since Moses wrote much of the books of Genesis and Exodus only a few months after this event, there is no reason why he wouldn't have written down the song the day it was sung and then included it in Exodus later. I understand it’s speculation, but at the least, they did memorize the song. It's almost certain that Moses had not written anything as of yet, right? Also, as far as literacy, that’s a non-issue since we do see Moses writing soon after this. As far as for Job, chronologically, Job would have occurred during the days of Abraham (possibly). But there is no evidence that it was written until after even the days of King David. But that's a separate discussion. MJH |
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159 | What is the canon and why is it closed? | Heb 1:1 | MJH | 213296 | ||
You question is too much for a response on this forum, but maybe I can get you started. The canon is short for "Canon of Scripture." These are the books of the Bible that are considered by the Church to be authoritative and inspired by the Spirit of God. Protestants accept the 66 books found in the translation connected with this forum. The canon was finalized during the fourth century after the Christian church was given legitimacy by Constantine. Over the pervious years, the canon of Scripture had been debated book by book, but most were included already by all. The canon being closed means that the debate is over as far as the organized church is concerned. Of course it never is with individuals. It's a fascinating study if you have the time. MJH |
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160 | Hereing from God | 1 John 3:22 | MJH | 213282 | ||
None taken. I thought maybe some might be speaking of one, while the other another. As I said, I am a skeptic first.... MJH |
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