Re: 1 Peter 1:7

Edgar M. Krentz (emkrentz@mcs.com)
Sat, 4 Oct 1997 23:32:05 -0500

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>Hello,
>
>Is it possible that "TO DOKIMION hUMWN THS PISTEWS" might be
>translated "the testing of YOU of the faith," or "the testing
>of you Christians" rather than the typical "the testing of
>your faith"? Granted, it seems unlikely, but I'm just curious.
>
>Cheers,
>Jim
>
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> be measured by the object of its love.
> ~ Henry Scougal
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I doubt it. If that was meant, then THS PISTEOS would either have been a
dative of sphere or (more unlikely) and accustive of respect.

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