What is the meaning of "worthy" in Matthew 8.8
Jim West
jwest at Highland.Net
Fri Apr 9 21:39:53 EDT 1999
At 05:41 PM 4/9/99 +0000, you wrote:
>I am interested finding out the root meaning of "worthy" in Matthew 8.8
>where the Centurion says, "I am not worthy."
>
> Thanks!
the greek word is hikanos,and has a range of meaning- sufficient, adequate,
large enough, much, considerable enough, many, fit, appropriate, competent,
qualified...
Matthew uses the word 3 times- mt 3:11, 8:8, and 28:12. mark uses it 3
times, luke 9 times, acts 18 times, 1 cor 2 times, 2 cor 3 times, and 2 tim
1 time.
if i may suggest a simple paraphrase that may help you here- the centurion
is suggesting that he simply is not important enough or good enough for the
learned rabbi and healer to visit him...
best,
jim
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