[B-Greek] John 1:18 -- MONOGENhS QEOS

Barry nebarry at verizon.net
Fri Nov 7 22:04:51 EST 2003


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From: "Seth VM" <sethvm at hotmail.com>
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Subject: [B-Greek] John 1:18 -- MONOGENhS QEOS


> Greetings Greekers,

> Depending upon how one translates the NA27 text, one's theology could be
> affected. Is this the "only-begotten of God," or the "only-begotten God" (as
> the NASB renders), or something else???
>
> I would appreciate clariiy on this passage and its correct greek meaning.
> Thank you all out there who are able to answer this question.

It's purely a text critical issue, which discussion is beyond the bounds of this
list.  The KJV translators, following the Majority Text, correctly renders the
Greek that they had before them.  The MV's (Modern Versions) following 20th
century eclectic texts, correctly render the text as it stands in thos editions.

I will note that this is one of the few places where a text critical issue has
fairly serious theological ramifications.

N.E. Barry Hofstetter
Associate Pastor, Chinese Gospel Church
Professor of Theological and Biblical Studies
 The Center for Urban Theological Studies
         Philadelphia, PA
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1yfx7/




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