John 1:1

Christian Alexander
Christian Alexander Member Posts: 3,008 ✭✭✭
edited November 2024 in English Forum

Is εἰμί (and ἦν) always stative (contra LSJ, Thayer)? Some deny that the verb ἦν in John 1:1a (viz., ἐν ἀρχῇ ἦν ὁ λόγος) is functioning as a substantive verb. 

Comments

  • MJ. Smith
    MJ. Smith MVP Posts: 54,787

    Whenever there is disagreement among scholars, there should be disagreement among forum users. Please don't use the forums to get "authoritative" answers. You are welcome to ask how to research it further.

    Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."

  • Christian Alexander
    Christian Alexander Member Posts: 3,008 ✭✭✭
    https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1250097#Comment_1250097

    I wanted to find the methodology of researching this.

  • MJ. Smith
    MJ. Smith MVP Posts: 54,787
    https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1250123#Comment_1250123

    Using the Grammar and Commentary guide sections on the bible passage John 1:1 should give you everything you need. I would use the methods of informal conductive logic and linguistic study of grammar and syntax.

    Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."

Categories