[B-Greek] OIDA vs. GINOSKO

Carlton Winbery winberycl at earthlink.net
Fri May 26 21:37:45 EDT 2006


>Gentlemen (Ladies too if present:)
>
>It has been many an eon since I studied the Koine.  As a result, I have lost
>most of what I gained in those four years.  So - this email comes to you
>with the request that you make the distinction between the two terms
>appearing in the subject line.
>
>Your scholarly input will meet with profuse thanks.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Robert C. Quesenbury (ancient new member)
rquesenbury at triad.rr.com

This question would be better asked concerning specific texts in 
which the words are used. For good examples of such context see Louw 
& Nida, Greek English Dictionary.

Generally GINWSKW implies experiencing what is known. It can even 
refer to having sexual relations as in the birth narratives in 
Matthew. I am unaware of such a use of OIDA. OIDA indicates knowing 
data factually. However, there are many places in the GNT where the 
two words are used interchangeably and must be studied in context.,

Carlton Winbery
-- 
Carlton L. Winbery
Retired Professor of Religion
Louisiana College
318-448-6103
winberycl at earthlink.net



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