[B-Greek] John 8:58 as translation Greek

Michael Abernathy mabernathy at isot.com
Thu Feb 3 12:25:21 EST 2005


Rolf,
I appreciate your comments.  I agree that EGO EIMI is often used to 
translate a nominal clause. That makes ani hu a likely translation. 
However, I cannot concede that  EGO EIMI would be an unlikely 
translation of eyeh when it is translated in precisely that way in 
Exodus 3:14 to identify the name of God.
Do I understand from your comments that you would assume that the 
original was "ani hu"?  If so, are you aware if this would have been 
considered blasphemy or do you believe that the Mishnaic tradition  is 
not relevant to this passage?
Sincerely,
Michael Abernathy



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