"By trust
we understand that unconditionality hath been down-equipped by a declaration of
Placer, so that what is being seen hath not become out of things which are appearing."
The ultra literal root of the family of words translated age, ages, eternal, etc has three parts: un-if-being. That is, a translated in the Etymological New Testament, "unconditional-being". Being without "if", without conditions. Eternal life is "a life of unconditional being"...a life lived without limits. When the noun is found in the plural, the ENT always translates as "unconditionality." This allows the reader to distinguish between the singular and the plural form.
In this third verse of chapter eleven, we read that this sense of unconditionality has been "down-equipped." The word KATA, down, is often used to intensify the verb, so here: Placer's declaration has intensively equipped unconditionality. As noted in the Special Note to the Reader in the introduction to the ENT, one of the primary goals of this ultra literal method of translation is to slow us down in our contemplation of the text. As you read, comparing the ultra literal translation to other translations, take time to reflect on what the declaration of Placer can accomplish. And, how it is that "what is being seen has not become out of things which are appearing."
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Hebrews 11:1
"Now trust is an under-standing, a deep presence, of things hoped for, a making-visible of things not seen."
The etymology of the Greek word usually translated as "substance" in this first verse of chapter eleven, stems from two words: to "stand under". So as not to mislead the English reader, the phrase in italics "a deep presence" is added. The first use of this word in Hebrews is found in 1:3, "the carving of his under-standing, his deep presence." Jesus has the character or "carving" of God's deepest attributes. Similarly our trust is also a standing-under, a deep presence, of that for which we hope. And further, our trust is a making visible of things that cannot be otherwise seen.
Genuine trust is felt deeply AND also makes visible in our lives our most deeply held beliefs.
The etymology of the Greek word usually translated as "substance" in this first verse of chapter eleven, stems from two words: to "stand under". So as not to mislead the English reader, the phrase in italics "a deep presence" is added. The first use of this word in Hebrews is found in 1:3, "the carving of his under-standing, his deep presence." Jesus has the character or "carving" of God's deepest attributes. Similarly our trust is also a standing-under, a deep presence, of that for which we hope. And further, our trust is a making visible of things that cannot be otherwise seen.
Genuine trust is felt deeply AND also makes visible in our lives our most deeply held beliefs.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
James 5:20
"let him know, that he who doth on-turn one who un-marks, from the straying of his way, shall save a breath from death and shall cover a multitude of un-marks."
In this final verse of his epistle, James' concern is that he who succeeds in the intense effort of "on-turning" one who un-marks...can know the good that comes of the effort. Specifically, as the Etymological New Testament has it, he has saved "a breath from death" and covered "a multitude of un-marks." In the ENT, the etymologies of the two words typically translated "spirit" and "soul" are carefully distinguished. PSUCHE is often "soul" or "life" in most versions. In the ENT, the ultra-literal root "breath" is always used. Similarly, PNEUMA, often "spirit" in most renderings, is always "wind" in the Etymological New Testament. Here, James notes that our very breath, our life-force, can die if we persist in our missing of the mark. Helping someone turn back to way of truth makes all the difference.
In this final verse of his epistle, James' concern is that he who succeeds in the intense effort of "on-turning" one who un-marks...can know the good that comes of the effort. Specifically, as the Etymological New Testament has it, he has saved "a breath from death" and covered "a multitude of un-marks." In the ENT, the etymologies of the two words typically translated "spirit" and "soul" are carefully distinguished. PSUCHE is often "soul" or "life" in most versions. In the ENT, the ultra-literal root "breath" is always used. Similarly, PNEUMA, often "spirit" in most renderings, is always "wind" in the Etymological New Testament. Here, James notes that our very breath, our life-force, can die if we persist in our missing of the mark. Helping someone turn back to way of truth makes all the difference.
Monday, June 11, 2012
James 5:19
"My same-uteruses, if any among you should stray from the way of truth, and one should on-turn him;"
After instructions about prayer and rubbing with olive oil for health, James now prepares to conclude this letter by addressing those who stray from the way of truth. Though it may seem awkward to translate ultra literally as "same uterus", this is the etymology of the word we translate "brother" (or "sister") in Greek. And since the Etymological New Testament is intended to convey literal etymologies as they occur in the text, this includes the word here normally translated as brethren or brothers in many translations. When someone very close to us begins to have no regard for truth, it can be very difficult to relate to them. The word "on-turn" reflects the intensity required to help others regain their passion for the truth.
Ironically, it is often within a religious context that one begins to place more emphasis on conformity to the peer group rather than to the truth. Thus, James' encouragement to the family is very appropriate here. Too often, when someone seems to depart from doctrinal orthodoxy in their pursuit of truth, there are those seeking to do just the opposite of James' advice. They intend to keep someone in error, rather than allow them to stay on the way to truth. May we all be willing to keep an open mind and heart in our pursuit of the truth. JMW
After instructions about prayer and rubbing with olive oil for health, James now prepares to conclude this letter by addressing those who stray from the way of truth. Though it may seem awkward to translate ultra literally as "same uterus", this is the etymology of the word we translate "brother" (or "sister") in Greek. And since the Etymological New Testament is intended to convey literal etymologies as they occur in the text, this includes the word here normally translated as brethren or brothers in many translations. When someone very close to us begins to have no regard for truth, it can be very difficult to relate to them. The word "on-turn" reflects the intensity required to help others regain their passion for the truth.
Ironically, it is often within a religious context that one begins to place more emphasis on conformity to the peer group rather than to the truth. Thus, James' encouragement to the family is very appropriate here. Too often, when someone seems to depart from doctrinal orthodoxy in their pursuit of truth, there are those seeking to do just the opposite of James' advice. They intend to keep someone in error, rather than allow them to stay on the way to truth. May we all be willing to keep an open mind and heart in our pursuit of the truth. JMW
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
James 5:16
"Out-like-say therefore your unmarks one to another, and wish one for another, that you may be healed."
Typically translated "confess", the Greek word is a three part compound word which the Etymological New Testament renders ultra literally as "out-like-say." And what is that which we are saying-like God? Our unmarks. Rather than using the Latin based word "sin" with its heavy theological load, the ENT translates HAMARTIA to reflect its Greek etymology: un-marks. When we miss the mark, it is good to out-like-say so! And the result of this process, as we are honest with one another, is that our lives are healed.
Typically translated "confess", the Greek word is a three part compound word which the Etymological New Testament renders ultra literally as "out-like-say." And what is that which we are saying-like God? Our unmarks. Rather than using the Latin based word "sin" with its heavy theological load, the ENT translates HAMARTIA to reflect its Greek etymology: un-marks. When we miss the mark, it is good to out-like-say so! And the result of this process, as we are honest with one another, is that our lives are healed.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
James 5:15
"and the vow of trust shall make-whole the one who is faltering, and the Affirmer shall raise him up; and if he has committed un-marks, it shall be from-let him."
Most translations render the phrase "prayer of faith" in this verse. The Etymological New Testament distinguishes the different Greek words and thus has "vow of trust." After being rubbed with olive oil, a vow of trust can lead us to begin a path to wholeness, even as we falter. Further, if we have missed the mark, fallen short of our aim, this can be allowed to go from us. The etymology of "forgive" is "from-let", letting it go from us.
Most translations render the phrase "prayer of faith" in this verse. The Etymological New Testament distinguishes the different Greek words and thus has "vow of trust." After being rubbed with olive oil, a vow of trust can lead us to begin a path to wholeness, even as we falter. Further, if we have missed the mark, fallen short of our aim, this can be allowed to go from us. The etymology of "forgive" is "from-let", letting it go from us.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
James 5:14
"Is any among you un-firm? Let him call for the elders of the out-called; and let them toward-good-have over him, rubbing him with olive-oil in the name of the Affirmer."
In the Etymological New Testament the request toward those of some experience (elders) in the community, is that they do two things: First, the elders "toward-good-have", that is, they hold this infirm person in goodness (well-being). Next, they are to be "rubbing him with olive-oil." One of the stated purposes of ultra literal translation is that we might slow down and think through the text again.
Was James teaching a new "church sacrament"? Was he teaching "faith healing?" Different groups have embraced these views. The etymology of the word "anoint" comes from a root meaning "to rub."
In the widest sense, James may simply be reflecting the view that there were those experienced persons in their first century community who could pray with someone and then rub them with olive oil...in a non-sacramental and non-faith-healing context. For many of our feelings of infirmity, even in this 21st century, the best treatment may be others who will hold us in the Light and provide some physical therapy.
In the Etymological New Testament the request toward those of some experience (elders) in the community, is that they do two things: First, the elders "toward-good-have", that is, they hold this infirm person in goodness (well-being). Next, they are to be "rubbing him with olive-oil." One of the stated purposes of ultra literal translation is that we might slow down and think through the text again.
Was James teaching a new "church sacrament"? Was he teaching "faith healing?" Different groups have embraced these views. The etymology of the word "anoint" comes from a root meaning "to rub."
In the widest sense, James may simply be reflecting the view that there were those experienced persons in their first century community who could pray with someone and then rub them with olive oil...in a non-sacramental and non-faith-healing context. For many of our feelings of infirmity, even in this 21st century, the best treatment may be others who will hold us in the Light and provide some physical therapy.
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