Now [δ ε]. Better but, since there is a contrast with the preceding confession of the norm of faith. Expressly [ρ η τ ω ς]. N. T. o. o LXX In express words. In the latter times [ε ν υ σ τ ε ρ ο ι ς κ α ι ρ ο ι ς]. The phrase only here. For kairov particular sesson or junture, see on Matthew 12:1;... [ Continue Reading ]
Speaking lies in hypocrisy [ε ν υ π ο κ ρ ι σ ε ι ψ ε υ δ ο λ ο γ ω ν]. Wrong. Rend., through the hypocrisy of men that speak lies. Upokrisiv hypocrisy once in Paul, Galatians 2:13, see note. See also on Matthew 23:13. The phrase ejn uJpokrisei only here. Yeudologov speaking lies, N. T. o. o LXX Rar... [ Continue Reading ]
Forbidding to marry and commanding to abstain from meats [κ ω λ υ ο ν τ ω ν γ α μ ε ι ν, α π ε χ ε σ θ α ι β ρ ω μ α τ ω ν]. Kwluein, properly to hinder or check. Apecesqai to hold one's self off. In Paul, 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:22; Philippians 1:15. Commanding is not expressed, but... [ Continue Reading ]
Creature [κ τ ι σ μ α]. Not in Paul. See James 1:18; Revelation 5:13; Revelation 8:9. A created thing. For ktisiv creation or creature, frequent in Paul, see on Romans 8:19; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 1:15. Ktisma in LXX, Wisd. 9 2; 13 5; 14 11; Sir. 38 34; 3 Macc. 5 11. Refused [α π ο β λ η τ ο... [ Continue Reading ]
It is sanctified [α γ ι α ζ ε τ α ι]. Not declared holy, but made holy. The declaration confirms the last clause of ver. 4. Thanksgiving to God has a sanctifying effect. The food in itself has no moral quality (Romans 14:14), but acquires a holy quality by its consecration to God; by being acknowled... [ Continue Reading ]
If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things [τ α υ τ α υ π ο τ ι θ ε μ ε ν ο ς τ ο ι ς α δ ε λ φ ο ι ς]. The verb only here and Romans 16:4. Lit. to put under; so almost without exception in LXX See, for instance, Genesis 28:18; Genesis 47:29; Exodus 17:12. So Romans 16:4. Hence, metapho... [ Continue Reading ]
Shun [π α ρ α ι τ ο υ]. Comp. Leviticus 5:11; 2 Timothy 2:23; Titus 3:10. o P. The primary meaning is to ask as a favor (Mark 14:6; Hebrews 12:19). Mostly in this sense in LXX, as 1 Samuel 20:6; 1 Samuel 20:28. To deprecate; to prevent the consequences of an act by protesting against and disavowing... [ Continue Reading ]
Bodily exercise [η σ ω μ α τ ι κ η γ υ μ ν α σ ι α]. With gumnasia comp. gumnaze, ver. 7. N. T. o. Swmatikov bodily only here and Luke 3:22. o LXX The adverb swmatikwv bodily - wise, Colossians 2:9. The words are to be taken in their literal sense as referring to physical training in the palaestra -... [ Continue Reading ]
Therefore [ε ι ς τ ο υ τ ο]. More correctly, to this end; or with a view to this. We labor and strive [κ ο π ι ω μ ε ν κ α ι α γ ω ν ι ζ ο μ ε θ α]. Both Pauline words. See on Colossians 1:29, where the two are found together as here. Also on kopou labor, 1 Thessalonians 1:3, and kopiwntav, and lab... [ Continue Reading ]
Youth [ν ε ο τ η τ ο ς]. o P. See Luke 18:21.Acts 26:4. See Introductions 7 Timothy was probably from 38 to 40 years old at this time. In word [ε ν λ ο γ ω]. Including teaching and verbal intercourse of every kind. Conversation [α ν α σ τ ρ ο φ η]. Comp. Galatians 1:13; Ephesians 4:22; James 3:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
To reading [α ν α γ ν ω σ ε ι]. Three times in N. T. See Acts 13:15; 2 Corinthians 3:14. The verb ajnaginwskein usually of public reading. See on Luke 4:16. So in LXX In post - classical Greek, sometimes of reading aloud with comments. See Epictetus, Diss. 3, 23, 20. Dr. Hatch says : "It is probable... [ Continue Reading ]
Neglect [α μ ε λ ε ι]. Rare in N. T. Only Matthew 22:5; Hebrews 2:3; Hebrews 8:9. The gift that is in thee [τ ο υ ε ν σ ο ι χ α ρ ι σ μ α τ ο ς]. Comp. 2 Timothy 1:6. Carisma gift is a distinctively Pauline word, being found only three times outside of Paul's Epistles, and o LXX, o Class. See on Rom... [ Continue Reading ]
Meditate [μ ε λ ε τ α]. Only here and Acts 4:25 (citation). Often in Class. and LXX Most translators reject the A. V. meditate, and substitute be diligent in, or practice, or take care for. Meditate, however, is legitimate, although in Class. the word commonly appears in one of the other senses. The... [ Continue Reading ]
Take heed [ε π ε χ ε]. Only here in Pastorals, and once in Paul, Philippians 2:16. Quite frequent in LXX Lit. hold upon, fasten thy attention on, as Luke 14:7; Acts 3:5; Acts 19:22. In LXX, in the sense of apply, as Job 18:2; Job 30:26; or forbear, refrain, as 1 Kings 22:6; 1 Kings 22:15. In... [ Continue Reading ]