[B-Greek] Jude 1
Ben Crick
ben.crick at argonet.co.uk
Thu Apr 15 12:29:32 EDT 2004
I sent this to the List two days ago, but it seems to have disappeared into
cyberspace. FWIW, here it is again. Apologies if it turns up twice; I've been
having ISP problems since the Easter holidays.
On Mon 12 Apr 2004 (23:11:38), litteral at dragg.net wrote:
> In Jude verse 1, the Greek word klhtoiv- called is translated out in
> the NASB and placed into a much different spot in the verse then some
> literal versions.
>
> Jude, a bond-servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those
> who are the [called], beloved in God the Father, and kept for Jesus
> Christ:
>
> Is that a good preference compared to something such as what Youngs
> literal version
>
> 1 Judas, of Jesus Christ a servant, and brother of James, to those
> sanctified in God the Father, and in Jesus Christ kept--[called],
Dear John,
It is a feature of Jude's epistle that he groups three words together. In
verse 1 we find three participles: Called KLHTOIS, Loved HGAPHMENOIS, and
Preserved TETHRHMENOIS. These modify TOIS EN QEWi PATRI, "those who are in
God the Father". Those who are in God the Father are in that position because
they were Called; they are Beloved; and they are therefore Preserved.
In verse 2 you have mercy ELEOS, peace EIRHNH, and love AGAPH: another triplet
unique in the GNT and a most fulsome benediction. You'll find many more such
triplets throughout the epistle.
Don't be put off by the fact that KLHTOIS is the last word in the sentence.
They were Called, and have been Preserved, because they were Beloved.
ERRWSQE
Ben
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