[B-Greek] A Question on 1 Timothy 2:6 and the meaning of, ANTILUTRON ?
Webb
webb at selftest.net
Mon Nov 6 13:41:28 EST 2006
ANTILUTRON simply means "ransom" (i.e. ransom payment). It's a synonym for
LUTRON. The ANTI part brings into focus the idea that I hand over the money,
and you hand over the hostage(s). In other words, ANTI emphasizes the trade
aspect: this in exchange for that. The word "corresponding" is not a helpful
gloss, in my opinion.
Webb Mealy
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Subject: [B-Greek] A Question on 1 Timothy 2:6 and the meaning of,ANTILUTRON
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Greetings to All !
In 1 Timothy 2:6 we have the following verse in the Greek New
Testament,
hO DOUS EAUTON ANTILUTRON hUPER PANTWN, TO MARTURION KAIROIS
IDIOIS.
My question is, does ANTILUTRON have the meaning of corresponding
ransom ?
Any help on this will be most appreciated.
Best Regards,
Harry Jones
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