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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