I exhort [π α ρ α κ α λ ω]. See on consolation, Luke 6:24. First of all [π ρ ω τ ο ν π α ν τ ω ν]. Connect with I exhort. The only instance of this phrase in N. T. Supplications be made [π ο ι ε ι σ θ α ι δ ε η σ ε ι ς]. The phrase occurs Luke 5:33; Philippians 1:4. o LXX o Class. Dehsiv is petitio... [ Continue Reading ]
Kings [β α σ ι λ ε ω ν]. In Paul only 2 Corinthians 11:32. That are in authority [τ ω ν ε ν υ π ε ρ ο χ η ο ν τ ω ν]. Uperoch authority only here and 1 Corinthians 2:1. Several times in LXX Originally, projection, prominence : metaphorically, preeminence, superiority. In Byzantine Greek, a little l... [ Continue Reading ]
Acceptable [α π ο δ ε κ τ ο ν] Past o. Compare ajpodoch acceptation, ch. 1 15, and Paul's eujrosdektov acceptable, Romans 14:16; Romans 14:31; 2 Corinthians 6:2; 2 Corinthians 7:12.... [ Continue Reading ]
Who will have all men to be saved [ο ς π α ν τ α ς α ν θ ρ ω π ο υ ς θ ε λ ε ι σ ω θ η ν α ι]. Lit, who willeth all men, etc. As who, or seeing that he, giving the ground of the previous statement. Prayer to God for all is acceptable to him, because he wills the salvation of all. Qelei willeth, mark... [ Continue Reading ]
For [γ α ρ]. The universality of the grace is grounded in the unity of God. Comp. Romans 3:30. One divine purpose for all implies one God who purposes. One God. These Epistles deal much with the divine attributes. See 1 Timothy 1:17; 1 Timothy 6:13; 1 Timothy 6:15; 1 Timothy 6:16; 1 Timothy 3:156; 1... [ Continue Reading ]
Who gave himself [ο δ ο υ ς ε α υ τ ο ν]. The phrase with the simple verb only here, Galatians 1:4, and Titus 2:14. Paul uses the compound verb paradidonai, Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 5:2; Ephesians 5:25. Comp. Romans 8:32. Ransom [α ν τ ι λ υ τ ρ ο ν]. N. T. o. o LXX o Class. Lutron ransom, Matthew... [ Continue Reading ]
I am ordained [ε τ ε θ η ν ε γ ω]. Better, Iwas appointed. See on. John 14:16. A preacher [κ η ρ υ ξ]. Lit. a herald. See on 2 Peter 2:5. Paul does not use the noun, but the kindred verb khrussein to proclaim or preach is very common in his writings. See Romans 10:8; 1 Corinthians 1:23; 2 Corinthia... [ Continue Reading ]
I will [β ο υ λ ο μ α ι]. Better, I desire. See on Matthew 1:9, and comp. Philippians 1:12. Paul's word is qelw I will. See Romans 16:19; 1 Corinthians 7:32; 1 Corinthians 10:20; 1 Corinthians 14:5; 1 Corinthians 14:19, etc. Everywhere [ε ν π α ν τ ι τ ο π ω]. Lit. in every place. Wherever Christian... [ Continue Reading ]
In like manner [ω σ α υ τ ω ς]. The writer's thought is still running upon the public assemblies for worship. Adorn themselves [κ ο σ μ ε ι ν ε α υ τ α ς]. Kosmein adorn, o P. Of female adornment, 1 Peter 3:5; Revelation 21:2. In Matthew 25:7, of trimming the lamps. From kosmov order, so that the pr... [ Continue Reading ]
Professing [ε π α γ γ ε λ λ ο μ ε ν α ι ς]. In the sense of professing only in the Pastorals. In Titus 1:2, and everywhere else in N. T. it means promise. See Acts 7:5; Romans 4:21; Galatians 3:19, etc. Godliness [θ ε ο σ ε β ε ι α ν]. N. T. o. Several times in LXX The adjective qeosebhv worshipping... [ Continue Reading ]
Learn [μ α ν θ α ν ε τ ω]. Comp. 1 Corinthians 14:35. In silence [ε ν η σ υ χ ι α]. See on peaceable, ver. 2. Rev, renders quietness; but the admonition concerns the behavior of women in religious assemblies. Comp. 1 Corinthians 14:34. The word is used in the sense of silence, Acts 22:2 : with the... [ Continue Reading ]
Suffer [ε π ι τ ρ ε π ω]. Lit. turn over to; thence, permit. See 1 Corinthians 14:34. Usurp authority [α υ θ ε ν τ ε ι ν]. N. T. o. o LXX, o Class. It occurs in late ecclesiastical writers. The kindred noun aujqenthv one who does a thing with his own hand, Wisd. 12 6, and also in Herodotus, Euripid... [ Continue Reading ]
Was formed [ε π λ α σ θ η]. Comp. Romans 9:20. Strictly of one working in soft substances, as a potter in clay; moulding or shaping. Often in Class. and LXX... [ Continue Reading ]
Was not deceived [ο υ κ η π α τ η θ η]. Once in Paul, Ephesians 5:6. Comp. 2 Corinthians 11:3. Rev. beguiled. As it is evident that Adam was beguiled, the interpreters have tried many ways of explaining the expression, either by supplying prwtov first, or by saying (as Bengel) that the woman did not... [ Continue Reading ]
She shall be saved in childbearing [σ ω θ η σ ε τ α ι δ ι α τ η ς τ ε κ ν ο γ ο ν ι α ς]. Better, "through the childbearing." (1) Saved is used in the ordinary N. T. sense. (2) She shall be saved is set over against hath fallen into transgression. (3) It is difficult to see what is the peculiar s... [ Continue Reading ]