[B-Greek] TI EMOI KAI SOI, GUNAI

A. J. Birch AJBIRCH at terra.es
Thu Mar 31 12:12:10 EST 2005


Dear 'B-Greekers',

Regarding TI EMOI KAI SOI, GUNAI (John 2:4):

(1) The closest (only?) New Testament parallel seems to be Mark 5:7 (= Luke 8:28), which may throw some light on the phrase in question;

(2) The words immediately following the phrase in question, OUPW hHKEI hH hWRA MOU, would seem to suggest something less than immediate willing compliance on Jesus' part;

(3) While agreeing completely with what has been said about GUNAI being consistent with both respect and affection, was it a normal way for a son to address his mother?

Sincerely,

Andrew J. Birch
Palma de Mallorca, Spain


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