[B-Greek] Mt 1:18 hEUREQH EN GASTRI ECOUSA
RRedden604 at aol.com
RRedden604 at aol.com
Wed Feb 1 21:04:11 EST 2006
It is really amazing how the little things are easily overlooked. I never
saw a difficulty in the translation until I read all the comments!
As often as the passive form occurs in the LXX (71x) and NT (17x) perhaps
Matthew is suggesting something idiomatic. The LXX usually translates a niphal
form of the Hebrew word, and the BDB gives "was found," "appeared," "were
recognized." Perhaps the word "find" is used similarly in most languages
metaphorically and such is the case here. Philip "discovered" or "recognized" he was
in Azotus, not that someone found him there (Acts 8:40). The disciples
realized that Jesus was alone (Lk. 9:36). Mary recognized she was pregnant. I go
with you middle of the roaders on this one!
Rob Redden
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