The repeated use of δια in 2 Corinthians 1:20 Bret α. Hicks bret at maranatha.net
Wed Jul 14 09:15:03 εδτ 1999
What to count (was: Hair-splitting…) κυριε ελεησον με As ι was studying 2 Corinthians 1:20 this morning, ι noticed that Paulused the constructionDI’ αυτου το αμην τω θεω προσ δοχαν δι‘ ημων(θρουγη ηιμ θε αμεν το θε γλορυ οφ γοδ {ισ σποκεν} θρουγη υσ) What struck me is the repeated use of δια. Is it unusual to have aconsturction where something is δια one person or thing and almostimmediately followed by another δια? Interestingly, the majority textreplaces the first δια with εν, which certainly would seem to be alittlesmoother to me. However, my UBS4 does not even give εν as a footnote. Another question relates to the usual translation of the second δια(through us) as “by us”? Is this a common meaning for δια with thegenitive, or is it simply necessary to make it sound smoother inEnglish, since through Him… trhough us sounds a little rough? δο thetwo occurences of δια have the same basic meaning of “through”? Any help would be greatly appreciated!In Christ,Bret α. HicksPastor, Bay Ridge Christian ChurchAnnapolis, Md
What to count (was: Hair-splitting…)κυριε ελεησον με
“For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.”
– 2 Corinthians 1:20
Interesting thank you. I always thought it was God that said the amen because of his respect for Jesus accomplishment on the cross. But I understand our amen and agreement would also honor Jesus Christ and his sacrifice for sin, and his promise to redeem and reconcile those that trust in him.
TWO Corinthians is a great book Scotty Bob
You’re a funny man Mr Day. Two? Corinthians. The last time I heard that was Francis Shaffer or some other theologian.
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includes repentance 100% RichardAnna Boyce
2 Corinthians 1:20 Jesus Christ is God’s eternal Yes to the believer. For all the promises of God concerning the Messiah given to the OT patriarchs and prophets are fulfilled (Yes and Amen) in Him. Their execution and fulfillment prove God to be reliable. God fulfills all these promises for His own glory.
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