I recently read in an exegetical work of John 1.1 that if the anarthrous (i.e., lacks the article) preverbal predicate nominative θεὸς in 1.1c is to be understood as “Qualitative” (i.e., the Word is divine)—contra “Definitive” (i.e., as a marker of identity)—this would be the only place in the entire Greek New Testament that θεὸς is to be interpreted as such. However, the author gave no other references or evidences of such a claim.
I wish I knew precisely how to search to verify (or refute) such a claim in Logos (?). I realize this might be in the wrong section of the forum, but was just hoping to garner as much attention as possible for a response. I have a presentation set for Tuesday & would really like to be able to conduct said search before then if possible. Would like to know if such an inquiry can be done on iPad as well, or does such a search necessarily have to be done on laptop or home computer?
I am aware of the tension between the qualitative vs. definitive force of John 1.1b,c—as well as the works of Philip Harner, Lane McGauphy, etc. regarding this exegetical issue, but just found this claim interesting and had never heard that before.
**Oh, since I am inquiring about exegetical searches in Logos, have also been me to ask y’all how I would run a search on the masculine singular adjective translated “one” (εἷς) in contrast to the neuter singular adjective also translated “one” (ἕν). I am wanting to see if the neuter singular is ever used for single persons, and/or if the masculine singular is ever applied to multiple persons—but again, not sure how I would go about this on either iPad or computer.
If this is a violation of forum rules concerning location, of course Admin. can relocate to appropriate section. Much appreciation for this forum. Wish I had known about Logos years ago! Thank you in advance🤓.
