[B-Greek] cousin?

Kevin Riley klriley at alphalink.com.au
Wed Mar 26 19:26:53 EDT 2008


More a matter of usage.  "Cousin" in English can be used for more than just
one's uncle's/aunt's children.  In Greek ANEYIOS could be used for any close
relative. It is by etymology related to English nephew, and in this case the
close relative was [apparently] his sister's son.  I would presume ANEYIOS
was used because it was the closeness of the relationship, not the exact
form of that relationship, which was in view.  I presume the AV went with 
sister's son" because that information is given in Acts, from memory. 
Kinship terms are rarely straightforward when it comes to translation, or in
working out relationships in another culture.
 
Kevin Riley 
 
-------Original Message------- 
 
From: George F Somsel 
Date: 27/03/2008 9:36:27 AM 
 
"Oops ! You got me, pardner" (He falls down clutching his gut). Yes, I used
to watch cowboy movies. 
 
I'm not all that familiar with genealogical / ancestry terms. It would then
appear that the AV does indicate "nephew." Perhaps it's simply that our
knowledge of the language has improved since that time. I really can't
answer that question. 
 
George 
Gfsomsel 
 



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