Discovery Box| (0.37) | (Act 8:1) | 1 tn The term ἀναίρεσις (anairesis) can refer to murder (BDAG 64 s.v.; 2 Macc 5:13; Josephus, Ant. 5.2.12 [5.165]). |
| (0.37) | (Joh 3:16) | 3 tn In John the word ἀπόλλυμι (apollumi) can mean either (1) to be lost (2) to perish or be destroyed, depending on the context. |
| (0.37) | (Joh 3:3) | 3 sn Or born again. The Greek word ἄνωθεν (anōthen) can mean both “again” and “from above,” giving rise to Nicodemus’ misunderstanding about a second physical birth (v. 4). |
| (0.37) | (Luk 24:17) | 2 tn Grk “words,” but the term λόγος (logos) can refer to “matters” rather than only “words” (BDAG 600 s.v. 1.a.ε). |
| (0.37) | (Luk 21:12) | 3 sn Some of the persecution is of Jewish origin (the synagogues). Some fulfillment of this can be seen in Acts. See the note on synagogues in 4:15. |
| (0.37) | (Luk 18:39) | 3 sn Public opinion would not sway the blind man from getting Jesus’ attention. The term shouted is strong as it can be used of animal cries. |
| (0.37) | (Luk 18:32) | 3 tn Or “and insulted.” L&N 33.390 and 88.130 note ὑβρίζω (hubrizō) can mean either “insult” or “mistreat with insolence.” |
| (0.37) | (Luk 15:22) | 3 tn Grk “hand,” but χείρ (cheir) can refer to either the whole hand or any relevant part of it (L&N 8.30). |
| (0.37) | (Luk 15:6) | 2 sn A touch of drama may be present, as the term calls together can mean a formal celebration (1 Kgs 1:9-10). |
| (0.37) | (Luk 12:14) | 2 tn This term of address can be harsh or gentle depending on the context (BDAG 82 s.v. ἄνθρωπος 8). Here it is a rebuke. |
| (0.37) | (Luk 8:25) | 2 sn “Where is your faith?” The call is to trust God and realize that those who exercise faith can trust in his care. |
| (0.37) | (Luk 7:11) | 4 tn The term πόλις (polis) can refer to a small town, which is what Nain was. It was about six miles southeast of Nazareth. |
| (0.37) | (Luk 5:36) | 1 sn The term parable in a Semitic context can cover anything from a long story to a brief wisdom saying. Here it is the latter. |
| (0.37) | (Luk 4:6) | 2 sn In Greek, this phrase is in an emphatic position. In effect, the devil is tempting Jesus by saying, “Look what you can have!” |
| (0.37) | (Luk 1:72) | 4 sn The promises of God can be summarized as being found in the one promise (the oath that he swore) to Abraham (Gen 12:1-3). |
| (0.37) | (Luk 1:55) | 1 tn Grk “as he spoke.” Since this is a reference to the covenant to Abraham, ἐλάλησεν (elalēsen) can be translated in context “as he promised.” God keeps his word. |
| (0.37) | (Mat 10:23) | 2 tn The Greek word πόλις (polis) can mean either “town” or “city” depending on the context (BDAG 844 s.v. 1, “population center of varying size, city, town”). |
| (0.37) | (Mat 7:17) | 1 tn Grk “rotten.” The word σαπρός, modifying “tree” in both v. 17 and 18, can also mean “diseased” (L&N 65.28). |
| (0.37) | (Mat 5:21) | 1 sn The expression an older generation can be understood to refer to the Israelites at the time of the Exodus, the original audience for the ten commandments. |
| (0.37) | (Hab 1:8) | 5 tn Or “eagle” (so NASB, NRSV). The term can refer to either eagles or vultures, but in this context of gruesome destruction and death “vulture” is preferred. |
