[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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