[b-greek] Re: Hebrews 11:1 - for Teachers

From: Mark Wilson (emory2002@hotmail.com)
Date: Mon Jul 03 2000 - 20:18:57 EDT


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>I have a translation that renders hUPOSTASIS, in Hebrews 11:1, as
>"substantiation." Is this a reasonable choice?
>Many thanks.
>
>Ted Mann


Is this a proper method to think through a passage like this?

Substantiation: the act of substantiating.

To substantiate:

Webster:

1. to give substance or true existence to

2. to give concrete form or body to

3. to establish by proof or evidence


Therefore,

Regarding the THINGS HOPED FOR:

Does faith give true existence to them? [no, lack of faith does not affect
their existence]
Does faith give substance to them? [??]
Does faith give concrete form or body to them? [no]
Does faith serve as evidence of them? [??]


If one takes “faith” in its passive form, you are now referring to that
which is believed (Christian teachings)

Hence, regarding the THINGS HOPED FOR:

Does the body of faith (teachings) give true existence to them? [yes]

Does the body of faith (teachings) give substance to them? [yes]

Does the body of faith (teachings) give concrete form or body to them? [yes]

Does the body of faith (teachings) serve as evidence of them? [yes]


Also, regarding the THINGS HOPED FOR, is this the ablative of source?

Does the body of faith give concrete form to the source of our expectation?
[yes]
Does the body of faith serve as evidence for the source of our expectation?
[yes]

or,

Does faith serve as evidence for the source of our expectation? [??]
Does faith establish the truth of the source of our expectation? [no]


I guess the answers one gives to these questions [yes or no] will determine
how he or she understands this passage.

Am I even close to how you would teach someone to work through this?

Thank you,

Mark Wilson






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