[B-Greek] Revelation 12:7

Carl W. Conrad cwconrad at artsci.wustl.edu
Thu Apr 8 10:12:45 EDT 2004


Forwarded for: Ron Snider <ronpt at comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 08 Apr 2004 09:52:57 -0400

HO MICAHL KAI HOI AGGELOI AUTOU TOU POLEMHSAI META TOU DRAKONTOS

Many have noted that the grammar in Rev. 12:7 is "clumsy" (their words,
not mine), but one must wonder why the apparent subjects of the
infinitives are in the nominative case.  My suspicion is that Michael is
indeclinable, and is the form used throughout the LXX, and that since he
is the primary subject of the infinitive the aggelos were nominative
simply by attraction, but will certainly be open to looking at other
options.
I would also like  to get any ideas on what verb, if any, was elided
before the infinitive.

Theologically, I would like any responses (OFF-LIST ONLY, of course) as to
whether or not Michael instigated this war (active infinitive), and
one's general overall take on this verse.  I am confident of the timing,
so please don't bother with that issue.

thanks in advance,

Ron Snider




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