This academic exegesis addresses the interpretive challenge posed by the phrase ἀστεῖος τῷ θεῷ in Acts 7:20. The primary exegetical issue concerns whether this construction should be understood as a literal statement about Moses’ beauty in God’s estimation or as a Semitic idiom functioning as a superlative, signifying exceptional or exceeding beauty. The varying interpretations…
Exegetical Analysis of John 7:39: The Nature and Presence of the Spirit John 7:39 presents a pivotal interpretive challenge regarding the nature and presence of the Spirit in the nascent Christian community. The exegetical issue centers on two primary linguistic features of the clause οὔπω γὰρ ἦν πνεῦμα: first, the anarthrous use of πνεῦμα (spirit/Spirit),…
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“`html An Exegetical Study of Revelation 7:4 This exegetical study of Revelation 7:4 is based on a b-greek discussion from April 2, 2007. The initial inquiry centered on the precise semantic range of the phrase ἐκ πάσης φυλῆς υἱῶν Ἰσραήλ, specifically questioning whether it denotes that the 144,000 sealed individuals constitute the entirety of Israel…
An Exegetical Analysis of the Particle εἰ in Hebrews 7:15 This exegetical study of “An Exegetical Analysis of the Particle εἰ in Hebrews 7:15″ is based on a b-greek discussion from December 9, 2003. The initial inquiry focused on the optimal translation of the Greek particle εἰ in Hebrews 7:15, specifically questioning whether it could…
“`html An Exegetical Analysis of <b>δια τουτο</b> in John 7:22 An Exegetical Analysis of δια τουτο in John 7:22 This exegetical study of An Exegetical Analysis of δια τουτο in John 7:22 is based on a b-greek discussion from Thu Nov 2 09:20:19 2006. The initial query concerned the precise verse division between John 7:21…
A Grammatical and Lexical Exegesis of Matthew 7:7: The Imperative of Persistent Petition This exegetical study of A Grammatical and Lexical Exegesis of Matthew 7:7: The Imperative of Persistent Petition is based on a b-greek discussion from Tue Sep 3 08:34:21 2002. The initial query concerns the grammatical mood of the verb αιτειτε in Matthew…
“`html An Exegetical Study of ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ in Philippians 4:7 An Exegetical Study of ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ in Philippians 4:7 Summary This exegetical study of ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ in Philippians 4:7 is based on a b-greek discussion from July 9, 1999. The initial segment of the discussion addressed the grammatical construction of ἡ εἰρήνη…
An Exegetical Analysis of the Comma Johanneum (1 John 5:7-8) This exegetical study of the Comma Johanneum is based on a b-greek discussion from Wednesday, October 27, 1999. The initial inquiry concerned locating a visual representation, or “picture,” of the “Comma Johanneum,” a textual passage in 1 John 5:7-8, particularly within early manuscript traditions of…
An Exegetical Analysis of 1 Peter 1:7: The Recipient of Praise, Glory, and Honor This exegetical study of ‘I Peter 1:7: Whose Praise, Glory and Honor?’ is based on a b-greek discussion from Friday, May 14, 1999. The initial query posed a fundamental interpretive dilemma regarding the referent of the praise, glory, and honor mentioned…
The Nature of Paul’s ‘Thorn in the Flesh’ in 2 Corinthians 12:7 This exegetical study of The Nature of Paul’s ‘Thorn in the Flesh’ in 2 Corinthians 12:7 is based on a b-greek discussion from May 23, 2004. The initial inquiry raised the question of the common English translation of ἄγγελος (angelos) in 2 Corinthians…
An Exegetical Analysis of John 7:8: The Problem of Jesus’ Apparent Contradiction This exegetical study of An Exegetical Analysis of John 7:8: The Problem of Jesus’ Apparent Contradiction is based on a b-greek discussion from May 6, 1999. The initial query highlights a perplexing issue in John 7:8, presenting two distinct English translations that convey…
