[B-Greek] D. B. Wallace on neuter plural subject with plural verb
J. Randal Matheny
listas at alcanceweb.com
Sun Jan 4 15:28:27 EST 2004
De-lurking here. Maybe I need to lay this down and come
back to it tomorrow, but, in the meantime, please give
me a hand.
On page 400 of Wallace's Greek Grammar Beyond the
Basics, I followed his text just fine, until the
Robertson quote. Wallace says,
"However, when the author wants to _stress_ the
individuality of each subject involved in a neuter
plural subject, the plural verb is used."
No problem. Then he quotes Robertson, "'Usually a
neuter plural in the N.T. that has a personal or
collective meaning has a plural verb.'" (with footnote)
The note cites exceptions to Robertson's rule, but
doesn't seem to account for the opposite meaning I get
between Wallace and Robertson. Robertson seems to say
neuter plural subject plus plural verb equals
collective meaning. (Is Wallace cueing in on "personal"
meaning?)
I understand Wallace's point, but the Robertson quote
seems to say the opposite. The juxtaposition of
Wallace's affirmation and the Robertson quote is what
has me
Scratching my head,
J. Randal Matheny
Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil
Seminario Biblico Nacional
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