Comp. the beginning of 1 Timothy 4. This know [τ ο υ τ ο γ ι ν ω σ κ ε]. The phrase N. T. o. Comp. Paul's ginwskein uJmav boulomai I would have you to know, Philippians 1:12; and qelw de uJmav eiJudenai I would you should know, 1 Corinthians 11:3. In the last days [ε π ε σ χ α τ α ι ς η μ ε ρ α ι ς... [ Continue Reading ]
Lovers of their own selves [φ ι λ α υ τ ο ι]. Better, lovers of self. N. T. o. LXX Aristotle, De Repub. 2 5, says : "It is not loving one's self, but loving it unduly, just as the love of possessions." Covetous [φ ι λ α ρ γ υ ρ ο ι]. Better, lovers of money. Only here and Luke 16:14. For the noun fi... [ Continue Reading ]
Without natural affection [α σ τ ο ρ γ ο ι]. Only here and Romans 1:31. o LXX See on ajgaph love, Galatians 5:22, under stergein to love with a natural affection. Truce - breakers [α σ π ο ν δ ο ι]. N. T. o. o LXX Rend. implacable. From aj not, and spondai a treaty or truce. The meaning is, refusing... [ Continue Reading ]
Traitors [π ρ ο δ ο τ α ι]. Or betrayers. Only here, Luke 6:16; Acts 7:52. Heady [π ρ ο π ε τ ε ι ς]. Precipitate, reckless, headstrong in the pursuit of a bad end under the influence of passion. Only here and Acts 19:36. In LXX, slack, loose, hence foolish, Proverbs 10:14, and dividing or parting a... [ Continue Reading ]
A form [μ ο ρ φ ω σ ι ν]. Only here and Romans 2:20. Morfh Form (for the want of any other rendering) is the expression or embodiment of the essential and permanent being of that which is expressed Morfwsiv, lit. forming or shaping. Yet the meaning differs in different passages. In Romans 2:20, morf... [ Continue Reading ]
Of this sort [ε κ τ ο υ τ ω ν]. Lit. of these. The formula often in Paul. Which creep [ο ι ε ν δ υ ν ο ν τ ε ς]. N. T. o. Thrust themselves into. Comp. Jude 1:4, pareiseduhsan crept in privily (see note); 2 Peter 2:1 (note), pareisaxousin shall privily bring in; and Galatians 2:4, pareisaktouv broug... [ Continue Reading ]
Ever learning. From any one who will teach them. See on 1 Timothy 5:13. It is a graphic picture of a large class, by no means extinct, who are caught and led by the instructions of itinerant religious quacks. Never able [μ η δ ε π ο τ ε δ υ ν α μ ε ν α]. Because they have not the right motive, and b... [ Continue Reading ]
As [ο ν τ ρ ο π ο ν]. The formula occurs in the Synoptic Gospels (see Matthew 23:37; Luke 13:34), and in Acts (i. 11; Acts 7:28), but not in Paul. Jannes and Jambres. According to tradition, the names of the chiefs of the magicians who opposed Moses. Exodus 7:11; Exodus 7:22. Of corrupt minds [κ α... [ Continue Reading ]
Shall proceed [π ρ ο κ ο ψ ο υ σ ι ν]. See on chapter 2 Timothy 2:16. Folly [α ν ο ι α]. Only here and Luke 6:11 (note). The senselessness of their teaching, with an implication of is immoral character. Manifest [ε κ δ η λ ο ς]. N. T. o. LXX, 3 Macc. 3 19; 6 5.... [ Continue Reading ]
Hast fully known [π α ρ η κ ο λ ο υ θ η σ α ς]. Better, thou didst follow. See on 1 Timothy 4:6. o P. Manner of life [α γ ω γ η]. Or conduct. N. T. o. LXX, mostly 2nd and 3rd Macc.. Often in Class., but mostly in a transitive sense, leading, conducting. Purpose [π ρ ο θ ε σ ε ι]. See on Acts 11:23... [ Continue Reading ]
Persecutions, afflictions [δ ι ω γ μ ο ι ς, π α θ η μ α σ ι ν]. Diwgmov persecution, only here in Pastorals. Occasionally in Paul. Paqhma, only here in Pastorals. Often in Paul, usually in the sense of sufferings, but twice of sinful passions, Romans 7:5; Galatians 5:24. Antioch, Iconium, Lystra. Se... [ Continue Reading ]
Who will live [ο ι θ ε λ ο ν τ ε ς ζ η ν]. Whose will is to live, or who are bent on living. Godly [ε υ σ ε β ω ς]. Only here and Titus 2:12. Comp. kat' eujsebeian according to godliness, 1 Timothy 6:3; Titus 1:1; and ejn pash eujsebeia in all godliness, 1 Timothy 2:2. See also 1 Timothy 4:7; 1 Tim... [ Continue Reading ]
Seducers [γ ο ν τ ε ς]. N. T. o. Better, impostors or deceivers. From goan to howl. Originally, one who chants spells; a wizard, sorcerer. Hence, a cheat. Shall wax worse and worse [π ρ ο κ ο ψ ο υ σ ι ν ε π ι τ ο χ ε ι ρ ο ν]. Lit. shall proceed to the worse. The formula, Past o. Comp. verse 9 and... [ Continue Reading ]
Hast been assured of [ε π ι σ τ ω θ η ς]. N. T. o. Quito often in LXX So 2 Samuel 7:16, shall be established (of the house of David) : Psalms 87:37, steadfast in his covenant.... [ Continue Reading ]
From a child [α π ο β ρ ε φ ο υ ς]. Mostly in Luke. o P. Only here in Pastorals. See on 1 Peter 2:2. Comp. Mark 9:21, ejk paidioqen from a child. The holy Scriptures [ι ε ρ α γ ρ α μ μ α τ α]. Note particularly the absence of the article. Grammata is used in N. T. in several senses. Of characters of... [ Continue Reading ]
All Scripture [π α σ α γ ρ α φ η]. Better, every Scripture, that is, every passage of Scripture. Scripture as a whole is as aiJ grafai or aiJ grafai agiai. Iera is never used with grafh. Grafh is the single passage, usually defined by this, or that, or the, or which saith. 143 Is given by inspiratio... [ Continue Reading ]
Perfect [α ρ τ ι ο ς]. N. T. o. LXX Rev. complete; but the idea is rather that of mutual, symmetrical adjustment of all that goes to make the man : harmonious combination of different qualities and powers. Comp. katartisiv perfecting, 2 Corinthians 13:9 : katartismov perfecting (as accomplished), Ep... [ Continue Reading ]