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Koiné (from κοινή, "common") Greek was the form of post-classical Greek spoken and written in Hellenistic and Roman antiquity. It is the language of the Septuagint (LXX), Christian New Testament, and most early Christian theological writings.
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prayers = incense in Revelation alternative translation
I would translate Revelation 8:3-4 this way:
3Then another angel came and stood over the altar, having a golden censer. And he was given much incense that he might offer for the prayers of all the …
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In Hebrews 12:1, how should μαρτύρων be understood?
Using the search tool at the Unbound Bible site, or any similar site/application, it can be seen that μαρτύρων is rendered in the KJV as "witnesses" or "testifies" in all but one instance, Revelation …
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Does John 1:3 preclude the pre-incarnate Word from being a creature?
Note: KJV is quoted throughout.
1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of G …
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In Revelation 21:8, is "Fear" or even "Cowardice" a Sin necessitates punishment?
John 16:7-11 (KJV)
7Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
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Galatians 2:16: is it really "not by works but by faith"?
A quick scan of the results on BlueLetter for G3362 will suffice to clarify the sense of the Greek as, "only if". …
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Does John 7:15 mean Jesus was untaught?
42And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; a …
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Matthew 1:20 - word order and translation
εστιν αγιου
εστιν αγιου is unique in the Greek scriptures (LXX+GNT). However, there are a number of examples of εστιν + GENITIVE. …
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In Philippians 2:10, to what or whom does the Greek word καταχθονίων refer?
Philippians 2:10
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ἐπουράνιος: from ἐπί + οὐρανός = "upon" +"the heavens"
ἐπίγειος: from ἐπί + γῆ = "upon" + "the earth"
καταχθόνιος: from κατά + χθών = "down in" + "the earth/ground", i.e. …
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What is the meaning of εἰς τὸ ἐκείνου θέλημα in 2 Tim 2:26 - the will of the devil, or the w...
I would render 2 Timothy 2:25-26 as:
25 In humility, correcting those who oppose -- lest at some time God should give them a change of heart regarding the knowledge of the truth -- 26 that they mi …
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In Matthew 2:1, should the word be translated "when" or "after" Jesus was born?
I would render the verse this way:
Furthermore, upon the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, there were seen present in Jerusalem, wise men from the east.
Reasoni …
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In Luke 2:49, should the Greek text be understood as “my Father’s business” or “my Father’s ...
However, I have chosen "affairs" to retain the plural of the Greek. …
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In Ephesians 6:6–7, does «ἐκ ψυχῆς» modify «ποιοῦντες τὸ θέλημα τοῦ θεοῦ» or «μετ᾽ εὐνοίας δ...
Here is how I would render Ephesians 6:5-7
5 Servants: in regard to the affairs of the flesh, be obedient to masters with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, even as to Christ. 6 Not …
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In James 2:7, what is the meaning of the phrase «τὸ ἐπικληθὲν ἐφ᾽ ὑμᾶς»?
I would translate James 2:6-7 like this:
6 But you mistreated the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you, and they who drag you into court? 7 Is it not they who blaspheme that good name ‒ th …
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In John 19:25, are there three women or four women listed?
I would translate John 19:25 like this:
For there to be four woman in the writer's list of those present near Jesus' cross, one would have to assume that the writer was not consistent in his use of …
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In 1 John 1:1, why is the relative pronoun declined in the neuter gender?
I would translate 1 John 1:1-3 like this:
1 That which from the beginning ‒ that which we have heard; that which we have seen with our eyes; that which we have beheld and our hands have touched ‒ …
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