John 17:17 - EN TH ALHQEIA
Anthony Forsyth
anthony at calvarybiblechurch.org.uk
Tue Jan 21 06:47:46 EST 2003
Dear All,
I am struggling with the phrase EN TH ALHQEIA in John 17:17. Is this
usage of EN to be considered as means or sphere? Is it possible that
both are meant, particularly given the "elasticity" of EN? I am
finding it hard as John clearly didn't feel the need to expand on this
to his audience, yet means & sphere seem , to me, to be very valid and
regular uses of EN. This is why I wonder about a "double" meaning
(particularly from John). Wallace (GGBB p374) suggests a possible
"double" of means & sphere for EN in Mark 1:8.
I had always understood this verse as being means, but the NET Bible
which I preach from goes for sphere. As I am preaching on this passage
next week, input would be appreciated! (Please can replies also be sent
directly to me at: anthony at calvarybiblechurch.org.uk off list as I only
get the daily digest and am often a few days behind in my reading).
Thanks
Anthony Forsyth
Pastor, Calvary Bible Church, Medway, England
anthony at calvarybiblechurch.org.uk
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