Now it all makes sense
Submitted by Nate on January 23 2002 00:07:36
In reply to I don't know if this has any bearing on the matter submitted by A.I. Watcher on January 21 2002 14:12:43
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OK, now it makes sense to me how the word malakoi could get translated with such wide variation. It seems apparent that it had a rather broad usage, which was probably made more distinct to a Greek by its context. Sort of like the word "fruitloop" - it could mean strange, silly, homosexual. It all depends on how you use it. Well, this has been an interesting discussion. These are things that just don't get taught at my church! Anyway, I am satisfied that while malakoi my have had some conotations implying homosexual behavior, it obviously was NOT a reference to a pedarastic relationship - which was my original question, I think. Thanks A.I., and J, and JohnQ for one of the most relevant bible lessons I have had in years! Nate |
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