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Well what is confusing me is that the definition of epithumeo has four different definitions.
Lust, Desire, Covet
And the translators choose the one lust and when I look up in the dictionary what that is it says sexual desire. Are all four definitions in the greek for that word the same? Is it just that lust back in Jesus time had a different definition?
Sorry for two topics I couldn't delete the other one and thought no one knew the greek.
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[TD="colspan: 2"]KJV Translation Count — Total: 16x
The KJV translates Strongs G1937 in the following manner: desire (8x), covet (3x), lust (3x), lust after (1x), fain (1x).
See here it seems each definition is separate and used for different verses so how could this be covet and not lust?
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Lust, Desire, Covet
And the translators choose the one lust and when I look up in the dictionary what that is it says sexual desire. Are all four definitions in the greek for that word the same? Is it just that lust back in Jesus time had a different definition?
Sorry for two topics I couldn't delete the other one and thought no one knew the greek.
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[*=left]to turn upon a thing
[*=left]to have a desire for, long for, to desire
[*=left]to lust after, covet
[*=left]of those who seek things forbidden
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The KJV translates Strongs G1937 in the following manner: desire (8x), covet (3x), lust (3x), lust after (1x), fain (1x).
See here it seems each definition is separate and used for different verses so how could this be covet and not lust?
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you need a better lexicon.
The word means to desire something which is not yours. we can lust for anything.
Jesus was trying to confront the pharisees, who tought the letter of the law (do not commit adultry) but ignored the spirit of the law (even if you think in ones mind, and do not do the act, it is sin)
The word means to desire something which is not yours. we can lust for anything.
Jesus was trying to confront the pharisees, who tought the letter of the law (do not commit adultry) but ignored the spirit of the law (even if you think in ones mind, and do not do the act, it is sin)
The King James Bible is a word for word translation of the Greek and Hebrew manuscripts. The Strongs Concordance gives you the meaning of every phrase and word in the King James Bible. With those two tools you can understand the entire Bible with no problems. You can also get a Smiths Bible dictionary to understand the meanings of names and so on. I think idioms may be included in the Smiths, but I'm not sure. Idioms are important so be sure the Smiths covers them. If not, find a good reference for Greek and Hebrew idioms also.
The word ἐπιθυμῆσαι is formed from two words - ἐπι meaning upon and θυμός meaning passion. It is the word from which we get the English word thermos, thermo-nucliar and a host of other words. It basically means to burn with passion for another. It is not wrong to lust for those things that are rightfully ours. It is very wrong however to lust after those things for which we have no right.
Cool..is that a program for the pc? I have probably about 10 books that use for the language references, but just listed the top 4 or so that I use........
I have heard you can get a good program or two for the pc, but have never looked into it...Is there a good program I can download for free or do I need to shell out for it?
I have heard you can get a good program or two for the pc, but have never looked into it...Is there a good program I can download for free or do I need to shell out for it?
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it will cost ya a few hundred dollars. but believe me, worth every penny.
https://www.logos.com/
I got it for christmas a few years ago. Would not trade it for anything.
Best free one IMO. and you can find tons of free and legal add-ons.
Bible study software theWord, add-on modules, tools and documents
Bible study software theWord, add-on modules, tools and documents
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I have people who come to my house just to use it when they have questions. because of how good it is. not only in greek/hebrew it also has a bunch of commentatries. plus the ease of use. I type in a passage, and I have all the commentaires. greek or hebrew helps. and anythign i need available with just a click.
That's awesome HAHAH....I guess I was just old school.....I really wasn't that computer literate and just got the books out, looked up the words etc. and used pen and ink HAHAH But.....starting to like the idea of using a mouse, cut and paste HAHAH!
Even now I look up the verse and type it in by hand....yeah I know...21st century
Even now I look up the verse and type it in by hand....yeah I know...21st century
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That's awesome HAHAH....I guess I was just old school.....I really wasn't that computer literate and just got the books out, looked up the words etc. and used pen and ink HAHAH But.....starting to like the idea of using a mouse, cut and paste HAHAH!
Even now I look up the verse and type it in by hand....yeah I know...21st century
Even now I look up the verse and type it in by hand....yeah I know...21st century
I could not afford all the books. if I bought all books, would be well over 1000 dollars.
I would at times rather use books though.