[B-Greek] KATA SARKA
Kerry Yankowy
kyankowy at yahoo.com
Thu Mar 17 14:20:09 EST 2005
Dear friends,
Thank you for the very informative comments on the verb BLEPETE. My next question has to do with the phrase KATA SARKA. I think it is clear from the context that Paul is not referring to literal flesh, or even to a person's whole physical body, but as the ESV and NIV translate:
ESV: "according to worldly standards"
NIV: "by human standards"
"BLEPETE GAR THN KLHSIN hUMWN, ADELFOI, hOTI OU POLLOI SOFOI KATA
SARKA, OU POLLOI DUNATOI, OU POLLOI EUGENEIS"
So, my question does not have to do with the meaning of the phrase, but whether or not Paul is also modifying the other two adjectives (DUNATOI, EUGENEIS) with KATA SARKA. In other words, is he intentionally not repeating the phrase KATA SARKA three times because he assumes his readers will understand?
And if not, why do you think he is then emphasizing wisdom "according to human standards"?
By the way, I'm planning to preach this text (1 Cor 1:26-31) next week at a mission conference. That's why I'm asking for comments, etc. now. I hope each of you understand how much I appreciate your involvement.
Kerry S. Yankowy
Gospel Furthering Fellowship
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