[B-Greek] Unique Vs. Begotten

James Ernest jdemail at charter.net
Tue Jun 7 23:07:34 EDT 2005


>       Does John's use of the term monogenes (1:14, 18; 3:16, 
> etc.) in any way buttress the argument of those who say Jesus 
> was actually birthed or created by God?  

No more so than his use of "son." 

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James D. Ernest, Ph.D., Editor
Baker Academic
jernest at BakerAcademic.com
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>       Does John's use of the term monogenes (1:14, 18; 3:16, 
> etc.) in any way buttress the argument of those who say Jesus 
> was actually birthed or created by God?  Translations like 
> the NIV and NLT skirt the issue by translating it "one and 
> only" or "unique."  A corresponding OT passage (Psalm 2:7) is 
> translated in both of these versions so as to avoid the 
> implication of being "begotten" or "birthed."  So I guess my 
> question is, Does monogenes means "unique" or "only-born"?
> 
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> Gary Hedrick
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> San Antonio, Texas
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