Mark 14:12-26 (more questions)

Tom Conry tconry at hds.harvard.edu
Thu Feb 24 19:54:36 EST 2000


In Mark 14:13 we read:

APANTHSEI hUMIN ANQRWPOS KERAMION UDATOS BASTAZWN

Now, there are two issues in this phrase for me.  First of all, LSJ says
that when we have APANTW c. dat. loci we should read light upon, come to,
and gives the example of LXX Gen 28:11 (Jacob happens upon a place).  So I
understand that the construction foregrounds the claim that Jesus knows the
nature of fate or chance.

Second, aren't the ones carrying water jars ordinarily women?  Does the
author intend that those who are being sent out will be met (by
happenstance) by a woman?  Or does the grammar preclude this possibility?

Thanks for anyone who can help!

Tom Conry
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