[B-Greek] "eis" in Acts 2:38
Charles Rempel
CharlesR at mygalaxyexpress.com
Fri Jan 7 18:03:24 EST 2005
(1). Is your understanding of the use of "eis" in Acts 2:38 colored by the
use of the same word and expression in Matt. 26:28?
When illustrating the preposition EIS I would draw a circle with an arrow
going inside. (Dana & Mantey p.113) The preposition may be used of any
position on the arrow leading to, or being in the circle.
(2) Is "repentance" in Acts 2:38, because of the copulative conjunction
"and", governed by the expression, "for the remission of sins"?
In addition to Dr. Conrad's observations, I would suggest that the question
should be asked as to when does the Aorist tense of METANOEO occur as
related to the Aorist tense of BAPTIZO with the understanding that they
could simultaneous or sequential with the future of LAMBANO being
subsequent. (And that is probably a VERBOTEN theological answer.)
(3).Can "eis" be properly translated "because of" in either Acts 2:38 or
Matt. 26:28?
Only with theological eisegesis.
(4). Is "eis" used in a retrospective way, as "looking back" , instead of
"looking forward" anywhere in the New Testament? If so, are Acts 2:38 and
Matt. 26:28 used retrospectively?
In addition to Dr. Conrad's comments, I like the translation "with a veiw
towards" in some cases.
JF: I look forward to hearing from scholars on this list. Thank you for
your thoughts.
CDR: OK I don't qualilfy, but I answered anyway!
Charles D. Rempel
30 year student
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