[B-Greek] Re: The Lexical Semantics of MORFH
Robert J. Fuller, Jr.
rjfuller at newulmtel.net
Mon Dec 6 17:59:32 EST 2004
I like Edgar's question. I wonder if sometimes we rely on definitions of
words that are derived from the theological constructs that we hope to
maintain by the use of the words in the first place. That makes me dizzy.
I am looking forward to how this thread plays out.
Bob Fuller
New Ulm, MN
Always Forward >> Philippians 3:13,14
----- Original Message -----
From: "Edgar Foster" <edgarfoster2003 at yahoo.com>
To: <B-Greek at lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 11:29 AM
Subject: [B-Greek] Re: The Lexical Semantics of MORFH
> Dear B-Greekers,
>
> I've analyzed the signifer MORFH in many different
> contexts for a number of years and one common
> statement concerning this term that I still have a
> question about relates to what is written in sources
> such as _The New Linguistic and Exegetical Key to the
> Greek New Testament_.
>
> This work states that MORFH (in Phil 2:6) refers to
> "The outward display of the inner reality or
> substance."
>
> My question: is this "signification" or definiens
> based on lexical semantics or pragmatics. Worded
> another way, is the previously mentioned signification
> of MORFH a denotation or connotation? To me, it
> appears to be connotative and not denotational since
> MORFH is used in the Classical literature as a
> signifier for the signified "beauty" or "grace" (as in
> Homer and Euripides). I thus fail to see how the
> definiens in Rogers and Rogers could represent a
> strict denotation of the term. But, maybe I'm not
> understanding this matter aright. I guess this nuance
> of the signifier could also be employed in
> philosophical contexts like Aristotle or Philo.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Edgar Foster
> Ph.D. Candidate
> University of Glasgow
> Theology and Religious Studies
>
>
>
>
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