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Re: Aktionsart vs.aspect fits



Hi Larry:

My comment is that the verb translated "gave" implies both a 
beneficiary/recipient and a gift. Both recipient and gift are 
mentioned in relation to the same verb in Eph 4:7 "he gave gifts to 
men." Note that EDWKEN is there followed by the accusative DOMATA and 
then the dative TOIS ANQRWPOIS. In 4:11 there are a series of 
accusatives following EDWKEN, and they are grouped by the conjunctions 
MEN ... DE ... DE ... DE. (When Christ ascended on high) he gave 
apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers (to the church).

Hope this helps

Roland Milanese


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