[B-Greek] KATA SARKA
kgraham0938 at comcast.net
kgraham0938 at comcast.net
Thu Mar 17 15:28:51 EST 2005
@kerry
you wrote:
> 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"?
Response: Hey Kerry, no I don't think so, I think that each of those adjectives in the clause are being used substantively.
OU KATA SARKA = not by human standards
OU POLLOI DUNATOI = not many were powerful
OU POLLOI EUGENEIS = not many were noble.
I think Paul here is building a case that the foolishness of God is wiser than the intellect of mere man. That is why is emphazing the SOFIA KATA SARKA.
in otherwords, Paul is saying, God wisdom does not make sense to them, think how you were called, you were not super smart, you were not powerful, you were not noble, that makes no sense to them. etc.
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Kelton Graham
KGRAHAM0938 at comcast.net
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> 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
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> Gospel Furthering Fellowship
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