[b-greek] Acts 2:38

From: Matthew R. Miller (biblicalscribe@hotmail.com)
Date: Mon Apr 30 2001 - 18:13:19 EDT


It is my understanding that the phrase "eis aphesin twn hamartiwn" in Acts
2:38 must be translated "unto the remission of your sins" or similar (a
prepositional phrase of result), and that it simply cannot be translated
"because of the remission of your sins" or similar (a prepositional phrase
of cause). The reason I understand this is because "eis" is used rather
than "hoti", and that "aphesin" is in the accusative case, the accusative
indicating direction towards. If the meaning is "because of" then "hoti"
plus the genetive case would have been used. I would like any and all
input on my understanding of the translation of this verse, as well as any
and all grammatically parallel New Testament verses. Thanks!

Matthew R. Miller [New list-members please note: list-protocol
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