An Exegetical Analysis of Ephesians 2:15: The Creation of the New Humanity This exegetical study of Ephesians 2:15 and the grammar of the ἵνα clause is based on a b-greek discussion from May 20, 1999. The initial query came from a beginning Greek student engaged in writing an exegetical paper on Ephesians 2:11-22. The student…
An Exegetical Analysis of Ephesians 3:13: The Endurance of Suffering and Its Redemptive Glory Ephesians 3:13 presents a crucial exhortation from the Apostle concerning the proper perspective on suffering in Christian ministry. Following a deeply personal prayer and revelation of the mystery of Christ, the Apostle abruptly shifts to an appeal for the recipients of…
An Exegetical Study of `εἰς` in Ephesians 3:19 This exegetical study of An Exegetical Study of `εἰς` in Ephesians 3:19 is based on a b-greek discussion from Saturday, May 8, 2004. The initial inquiry expresses surprise regarding the translations of Ephesians 3:19 by the ESV and NRSV, which render the final clause εἰς πᾶν τὸ…
An Exegetical and Rhetorical Analysis of the `συν-` Prefix in Ephesians 3:6 This exegetical study of An Exegetical and Rhetorical Analysis of the `συν-` Prefix in Ephesians 3:6 is based on a b-greek discussion from Mon Oct 29 17:05:08 2001. The initial observation arose during a study of rhetorical analysis, leading to a focus on…
“`html An Exegetical Examination of ὄντες in Ephesians 4:18 An Exegetical Examination of ὄντες in Ephesians 4:18 The precise syntactic function and semantic scope of the participle ὄντες in Ephesians 4:18 has been a point of scholarly discussion. Specifically, interpreters debate whether this participle of existence forms a periphrastic construction primarily with the preceding perfect…
An Exegetical Analysis of Ephesians 4:22-24: The Nature of the ‘Old Man’ and its Corruption This exegetical study of Ephesians 4:22-24 is based on a b-greek discussion from April 5, 2000. The initial discourse revolved around the proper interpretation of the Pauline concept of the “new man” or “new humanity,” particularly in relation to Ephesians…
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An Exegetical Study of Ephesians 2:1-3 This exegetical study of Ephesians 2:1-3 is based on a b-greek discussion from March 17, 2009. The initial inquiry posed questions regarding the translation of the Greek participle ὄντας in Ephesians 2:1, specifically why a seemingly present tense word is often rendered in the past. Further questions concerned the…
“`html An Exegetical Study of Ephesians 5:5: The Kingdom of Christ and God This exegetical study of ‘Ephesians 5:5: The Kingdom of Christ and God’ is based on a b-greek discussion from October 13th, 2013. The initial inquiry focused on the unusual phrase ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ τοῦ Χριστοῦ καὶ θεοῦ, noting that while “the Kingdom…
An Exegetical Analysis of Ephesians 3:3-4: The Role of *πρός* in Defining Comprehension The passage of Ephesians 3:3-4 presents a concise declaration by the Apostle concerning the revelation of the “mystery” (τὸ μυστήριον) to him, and his subsequent written communication of this revelation. A critical exegetical issue arises in the interpretation of the phrase πρὸς…
An Exegetical Analysis of Ephesians 4:11-12: Syntactic Structure and Semantic Implications of Ministerial Gifts This exegetical study of Ephesians 4:11-12 is based on a b-greek discussion from May 6, 2003. The initial inquiry posed questions regarding the syntactic significance of the `μεν…δε…δε…δε…και` construction in Ephesians 4:11, specifically whether the final two elements in the list…
An Exegetical Analysis of Ephesians 3:1: The Syntax of τουτου χαριν and the Problem of Anacoluthon This exegetical study of An Exegetical Analysis of Ephesians 3:1: The Syntax of τουτου χαριν and the Problem of Anacoluthon is based on a b-greek discussion from May 4, 1999. The initial inquiry posed to the list members centered…
“`html An Exegetical Analysis of Ephesians 3:18-19: The Grammatical Relationship of Infinitives and the Scope of Comprehension This exegetical study of “An Exegetical Analysis of Ephesians 3:18-19: The Grammatical Relationship of Infinitives and the Scope of Comprehension” is based on a b-greek discussion from an unspecified date, initiated by an inquiry into the logical flow…
