[B-Greek] Use of GUNAIKEIO in 1 Peter 3:7
Calvin Lindstrom
pclindstrom at yahoo.com
Thu Jun 14 10:58:04 EDT 2007
Paul J. Achtemeier in his commentary on 1 Peter finds importance that
Peter uses two different but related words referring to women/wives.
For example on p. 208 of his commentary he argues that it is
significant that Peter uses GUNAIKEIO (adjective) in verse 7 and uses
GUNAIKES (noun) in verse 1. Similarly, on p. 217 he notes that the
use of GUNAIKEIO (adjectival substantive) instead of the noun "points
to a wider meaning, and probably refers to the way males in a
household deal with its female members."
Is this is a legitimate insight or is Peter simply using the two
different words for variety? Any thoughts or comments would be helpful.
Calvin Lindstrom
Church of Christian Liberty
Arlington Heights, IL
www.christianliberty.com
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