[b-greek] John 1:1a the treasurer and the troops

From: Joseph Brian Tucker (music@riverviewcog.org)
Date: Wed Jul 12 2000 - 15:45:19 EDT

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D.A. Black writes:

"It is important to remember that Greek words (like English ones) have a
meaning that is context-determined to a significant degree. For instance,
the Greek of John 1:1a ("In the beginning was the Word") could, in an
appropriate context, be translated "The treasurer was in the midst of a
body of troops." (1993:22)

This sounds interesting, how did he come to that conclusion?

Thanks
Brian Tucker
Riverview, MI
music@riverviewcog.org

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