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- July 3rd, 2012, 5:07 pm
- Forum: New Testament
- Topic: Heb. 1:3 (basic question)
- Replies: 9
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Re: Heb. 1:3 (basic question)
Hmm, okay. A lot of the commentators seem to take τῆς μεγαλωσύνης ἐν ὑψηλοῖς as a noun phrase.. Bruce (49) says “‘The Majesty on high’ is a periphrasis for God.” Donald Guthrie (69) says “It is worth noting that the Majesty on high is a particularly respectful way of speaking of God. It reflects the...
- July 2nd, 2012, 8:38 pm
- Forum: New Testament
- Topic: Heb. 1:3 (basic question)
- Replies: 9
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Heb. 1:3 (basic question)
The end of Heb. 1:3 reads: ἐκάθισεν ἐν δεξιᾷ τῆς μεγαλωσύνης ἐν ὑψηλοῖς This is a very basic question that applies to a ton of passages.. The prepositional phrase ἐν ὑψηλοῖς modifies τῆς μεγαλωσύνης, right? Is it... He sat down at the right hand [of the Majesty on high] or He sat down [at the right ...