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Future of ἐσθίω

Posted on July 27, 2013 by jacobcerone

Ἐσθίω, “to eat,” is one of those words you learn early on in your Greek studies. It is one of those words that opens the eyes of the naïve Greek student. Ἐσθίω becomes φάγομαι in the future tense. You kind … Continue reading →

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Accordance 10.2 and New LXX Releases

Posted on July 18, 2013 by jacobcerone

I realize that I am a bit behind with this post. As a matter of fact, the sale has come and gone on some of these products (they are still available at regular price). I would have posted earlier, but … Continue reading →

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Vocab Pro Vocabulary

Posted on July 18, 2013 by jacobcerone

Check out the new “Vocabulary” page on this blog. I have developed vocabulary for Van Pelt’s Aramaic, Mitchell’s Hebrew/Aramaic Frequency List, Black’s Learn to Read New Testament Greek, Metzger’s Lexical Aids, an LXX frequency list, and a vocabulary list based on all the … Continue reading →

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The Literary Complexity of Jonah 1:4c

Posted on July 10, 2013 by jacobcerone

Yesterday, in my studies, I was struck by the level of complexity present in Jonah 1:4c. The clause reads וְהָ֣אֳנִיָּ֔ה חִשְּׁבָ֖ה לְהִשָּׁבֵֽר, “And the ship considered/thought about breaking apart.” Commentators seemingly across the board make the following claims about this three … Continue reading →

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What Do Sailhamer and Theophilus Have in Common?

Posted on July 7, 2013 by jacobcerone

John Sailhamer is a familiar name around the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary campus. Even after he left for Golden Gate Seminary ~7 years ago, his thought left an indelible imprint on the student body. That is not to say that all … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: Theophilus on the Nature of God

Posted on July 7, 2013 by jacobcerone

You will say, then, to me, “Do you, who see God, explain to me the appearance of God.” Hear, O man. The appearance of God is ineffable and indescribable, and cannot be seen by eyes of flesh. For in glory … Continue reading →

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Thecla: A Martyr?

Posted on June 30, 2013 by jacobcerone

In Acts of Paul and Thecla A 1:14 (44:14) the phrase ἡ ἁγία μάρτυς Θέκλα, “the holy martyr Thecla” appears. The meaning of the word μάρτυς evolves over time from the act of testifying to dying for a cause. Around … Continue reading →

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LXX Translation of the Hebrew רעע in Jonah

Posted on May 13, 2013 by jacobcerone

The Septuagint translator handles God’s repentance with great caution. Up until Jonah 3:8, he consistently renders רעע, “evil, disaster, calamity”, with κακός, “evil, bad, trouble”. This stereotypical rendering breaks down in chapter three and four. The chart below contains all … Continue reading →

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Art in the LXX Jonah Psalm

Posted on May 9, 2013 by jacobcerone

Two clauses caught my attention as I began my work in Jonah 2 today. Turn with me in your Hebrew and Greek texts. Jonah 2:4 in the Hebrew text reads: וְנָהָ֖ר יְסֹבְבֵ֑נִי and the river surrounded me :Jonah 2:4 in … Continue reading →

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The Discourse Boundaries of Jonah 2

Posted on May 1, 2013 by jacobcerone

[Two days ago I posted on the discourse structure of Septuagint Jonah chapters 1 and three (they are parallel). This post continues my work through outlining the macrostructure of LXX Jonah by providing justification for Jonah 2:1-11 as a unit] … Continue reading →