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by Barry Hofstetter
July 10th, 2014, 12:47 pm
Forum: New Testament
Topic: Acts 15:20 The extent of ἀπὸ / ἀλισγημάτων
Replies: 11
Views: 3166

Re: Acts 15:20 The extent of ἀπὸ / ἀλισγημάτων

I didn't even notice that απο was missing from the SBL text (which is what I'm usually reading these days) as well. I don't think it changes much, though, since the issue remains substantially the same.
by Barry Hofstetter
July 10th, 2014, 6:32 am
Forum: New Testament
Topic: Acts 15:20 The extent of ἀπὸ / ἀλισγημάτων
Replies: 11
Views: 3166

Re: Acts 15:20 The extent of ἀπὸ / ἀλισγημάτων

I have always taken τῶν εἰδώλων as dependent on τῶν ἀλισγημάτων, and, because of the repetition of καί and the definite articles, the rest of the genitives as the objects of the preposition. I spot checked the ESV and the NAS and they take it similarly.
by Barry Hofstetter
July 9th, 2014, 8:06 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: B-Greek members map
Replies: 16
Views: 25539

Re: B-Greek members map

Well, I can add here I am, but I can't get my name to go with it. Suggestions?
by Barry Hofstetter
July 8th, 2014, 7:35 am
Forum: What does this text mean?
Topic: Revelation 11: 3 - καὶ δώσω τοῖς δυσὶν μάρτυσίν μου
Replies: 20
Views: 5127

Re: Revelation 11: 3 - καὶ δώσω τοῖς δυσὶν μάρτυσίν μου

My summary of things learned: 1. Do not trust free Internet Greek tools to parse accurately. One tool indicated to me that the use of τοῖς here, is neuter. Had I just double checked it myself, it would have been obvious (as pointed out multiple times) that τοῖς is Dative Masculine Plural in this ca...
by Barry Hofstetter
July 8th, 2014, 7:26 am
Forum: New Testament
Topic: John 1:17: is it hendiadys?
Replies: 25
Views: 9132

Re: John 1:17: is it hendiadys?

FYI. Just found Figures Of Speech Used in the Bible of E.W.Bullinger (page 663-664) who also understands John 1:17 as hendiadys: https://archive.org/stream/cu31924029277047#page/n717/mode/2up Ah, yes, good old Bullinger. Just be careful in using him. His major flaw is that he often sees literary de...
by Barry Hofstetter
July 7th, 2014, 7:12 am
Forum: What does this text mean?
Topic: Revelation 11: 3 - καὶ δώσω τοῖς δυσὶν μάρτυσίν μου
Replies: 20
Views: 5127

Re: Revelation 11: 3 - καὶ δώσω τοῖς δυσὶν μάρτυσίν μου

Thanks Barry, I think I get it now. That's quite helpful, Travis Glad to be of help. I also meant to point out that these kinds of questions are ones that easily resolve themselves as you continue your study of Greek. However, I understand that sometimes people have questions which exceed their gra...
by Barry Hofstetter
July 7th, 2014, 6:12 am
Forum: What does this text mean?
Topic: Revelation 11: 3 - καὶ δώσω τοῖς δυσὶν μάρτυσίν μου
Replies: 20
Views: 5127

Re: Grammatical / natural gender

Ok, so if the definite article is masculine, at least one of the two martyrs would assumed to be male, given that grammatical and natural gender probably coincide here. However, taking the next verse into account: 11:4 οὗτοί εἰσιν αἱ δύο ἐλαῖαι καὶ δύο λυχνίαι αἱ ἐνώπιον τοῦ Θεοῦ τῆς γῆς ἑστῶσαι Co...
by Barry Hofstetter
July 7th, 2014, 5:59 am
Forum: What does this text mean?
Topic: Revelation 11: 3 - καὶ δώσω τοῖς δυσὶν μάρτυσίν μου
Replies: 20
Views: 5127

Re: Revelation 11: 3 - καὶ δώσω τοῖς δυσὶν μάρτυσίν μου

Δίδωμι is frequently used in the granting of authority (ἐξουσίαν). Here the two witnesses are granted the authority to prophesy (προφητεύσουσιν). The καὶ can be intensive or even function as an explication of the authority which is granted to the witnesses (μάρτυσίν). Yes, normally in most Greek au...
by Barry Hofstetter
July 6th, 2014, 7:19 am
Forum: New Testament
Topic: John 1:17: is it hendiadys?
Replies: 25
Views: 9132

Re: John 1:17: is it hendiadys?

Here it is: https://gupea.ub.gu.se/bitstream/2077/29024/1/gupea_2077_29024_1.pdf Thanks. Don't know when I'll have time, but I will try to look at the relevant sections. Yes, I read Deissmann's "Light from the ancient East" on this. But even Deissmann did not think that there were no Semi...
by Barry Hofstetter
July 5th, 2014, 6:59 am
Forum: New Testament
Topic: John 1:17: is it hendiadys?
Replies: 25
Views: 9132

Re: John 1:17: is it hendiadys?

Thanks, that's helpful. Link to the book? Now, I'm not going to argue the Hebrew on B-Greek, but I will point out again for emphasis that the Greek needs to be explained on its own without reference to any possible underlying Semitisms. One of the interesting observations to arise from the early stu...

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