Fwd: Re : Development of Greek Terms in the NT
Carl W. Conrad
cwconrad at artsci.wustl.edu
Sat Sep 21 10:14:38 EDT 2002
Englished and forwarded for "S Chabert d'Hyères" <laodicy at ifrance.com>
Reply to Kent D. Clarke
>> My actual question pertains to this development of languages. Can any one
>> think off the top of their heads of any instances where the New Testament
>> authors "coin a new phrase" or develop new terminology?
A well-known example, the verb KATHCEW, "inform", used by Luke in
in its current sense notably in addressing Theophilus who had already heard
talk
of the events which Luke was going to narrate in his gospel. As
Theophilus "had been informed" of what he had heard, Luke thought what he
wrote would gain a good reception with him and that he would appreciate its
soundness.
The development of this term in Christian usage is readily discerned
through the writings of Paul, whence the word KATHCHSIS has been derived.
>KATALIQAZW in Lk 20:6 (except for D05 which reads LIQAZW); this verb,
>known only from Christian texts,is formed like KATALIQOBOLEW, "to stone,
>throw stones at" (Ex 17:4, Nb 14:10).
Regards,
S. Chabert d'Hyères
http://bezae.ifrance.com
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