EINAI in Titus 2:1-2
Kevin Smith
kgs at iafrica.com
Thu Aug 5 16:44:18 EDT 1999
I am not exactly clear about the syntax of Titus 2:2. In UBS4 verse 2 begins a new sentence and NA27 a new sub-paragraph. However, it lacks a finite verb. BDF (1961:§389) regards EINAI as an imperitival infinitive. If this is the case, should I: (a) regard PRESBUTAS as an accusative subject of the infinitive, hence "Older men must be..." or (b) assume the ellipsis of a main verb, e.g. PARAKALEI (cf. 2:6)?
Is it not possible that PRESBUTAS is in apposition to hA in verse 1? Thus the sense would be, "... teach what is consistent with sound doctrine, namely, [for] older men to be...." Of course this would imply that 2:2 does not begin a new sentence, but that hardly seems a problem. Is there some reason I am unaware of that prevents PRESBUTAS from being in apposition to hA?
Sincerely,
Kevin Smith
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
kgs at iafrica.com
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