Abstract
The meaning of έπιοϱκϖ in Matt 5:33 remains uncertain in the NT lexicon of Bauer in English and in major commentaries. This paper traces the problem in Bauer to misreading of punctuation. A re-examination of the evidence establishes that the appropriate meaning is break one's sworn promise, and this is seen to be the meaning Bauer intended.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 24-36 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Novum Testamentum |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Matt 5:33
- Didache 2:3
- BAG
- BDAG
- oaths
- perjury