[B-Greek] Romans 16:2 PROSTATIS
Pastor Thomas C. Black
tcblack at wireless111.com
Thu Nov 13 15:13:18 EST 2003
I'm working through this unique word in Romans 16:2 -> PROSTATIS.
Most modern translations render it as "helper" which in the context
of Paul's command to the Roman church to assist her fits quite well.
Young's Literal Translation renders it as leader
My question is, Is it legitimate to focus on the idea of
guardianship or protection as Thayer (definition b)?
That is to say in what sense is Phoebe a helper? Is there any
indication in the word or the context that would point to more than
mercy or financial assistance (as some commentators indicate)?
FWIW I am familiar with three other posts that mention this particular
word:
The first two focus on GINOMAI and it's function and yet are not
completely worthless in reference to PROSTATIS. The third is a list
pointing out Unique Pauline words.
1. Middle or passive does it make any difference?
(http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/b-greek/2001-November/019282.html)
2. Middle and passive: Ginomai in the GNT 2
(http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/b-greek/2001-November/019274.html)
3. Paul's Vocabulary (was: NT-Vocabulary)
(http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/b-greek/2002-December/023719.html)
Pastor Thomas C. Black
Moweaqua, IL.
- Truth is still truth, even if you don't believe it.
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