[B-Greek] hEILATO

Troy A. Griffitts scribe at crosswire.org
Thu Dec 23 01:15:35 EST 2004


Hello all,
	I'm doing a Greek exegesis paper on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-15, and in v. 
13 I've come across a word that seems to only appear 2 other times in 
the NT: hEILATO.

These are the occurances found by a strongs # search, which may or may 
not be useful.

Philippians 1:22  “But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean 
fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to (hAIRHSOMAI) 
(V-FMI-1S) choose.” (NASB)

Hebrews 11:25 “(hELOMENOS) (V-2AMP-NSM) choosing rather to endure 
ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures 
of sin,” (NASB)

II Thessalonians 2:13 “But we are under obligation to express gratitude 
to God always regarding you all, brothers, beloved ones of the Lord, 
because God has (hEILATO) taken for Himself (V-AMI-3S) you all, 
firstfruits into salvation in purity of the spirit and belief of the 
truth.” (mine, before this word study)

The lexicon says that it is probably akin to AIRW, so I decided to use 
some of its implications in my translation (before beginning this word 
study).

It seems to be in the middle voice in all three occurances, and seems to 
have the idea of:

making up my mind for myself

Does anyone have any insights for me, or other non-Biblical references 
they might point me to which can show the natural usage of this word.

Thank you, in advance.

	-Troy A. Griffitts
	student
	Phoenix Seminary




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