MAKARIOS vs EULOGEW of God

Jane Harper jharper at ix.netcom.com
Sat Sep 12 15:17:41 EDT 1998


> for etymological reasons, is this a valid objection? Based on Ps. 1:1
> (LXX), could not MAKARIOS ANER be understood as one who is happy,
> because he or she is blessed by the Deity?

Edgar:  can ANER be considered generic [i.e., be translated by either 'he' or
'she']?  I was under the impression that ANQWPOS was inclusive, but that both
ANER and GYNH were exclusive.

Thanks.

Jane Harper    jharper at ix.netcom.com
Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, CA
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