KULIKOVSKY, Andrew wrote:
>
> Fellow Greeks,
>
> I don't understand the sense of hOTI in the beattitudes (Matt 5:3-12).
> hOTI is a 'marker of cause or reason based on an evident fact'
> - Louw & Nida in sect. 89.33
>
> Now if this is the case, what is the casue or reason in the
> beattitudes?
>
> The way it is worded it sounds like the meek are blessed by God
> (have His approval and favour) because they will inherit the
> earth.
>
> Isn't it the other way round? The meek will inherit the earth
> BECAUSE they are blessed by God.
>
> Am I understanding this right? With hOTI which phrase is the
> cause of the other???
>
> Big Greeks, HELP!
>
> cheers,
> Andrew
>
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If MAKARIOS is understood to mean "fortunate" or "lucky" as a recent
discussion on this list pointed out, then there is no problem with the
hOTI. "How fortunate are the meek, for they shall inherit the land!"
"Those who mourn [now] are truly fortunate [rather than to be pitied],
for they shall be comforted." Etc.