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Re: Gen 1:1 "At first"?

From: Polycarp66 AT aol.com
To: wross AT farmerstel.com, b-hebrew AT franklin.oit.unc.edu
Subject: Re: Gen 1:1 "At first"?
Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2000 19:19:54 EDT

In a message dated 9/1/2000 9:49:22 AM Central Standard Time,
wross AT farmerstel.com writes:

<< > But isn't this the same usage as found in the beginning (GRIN!) of the
Gospel of John? En Arche ho Logos.......
> There is says "the", or am I really beginning to show of my vast fund of
ignorance
> on things Greek as well? Laugh!
>>

This has been quoted on several occasions – INCORRECTLY. The Correct reading
is

EN ARXH HN hO LOGOS

Sorry to be so picky, but let's get it straight.

gfsomsel

RE: Gen 1:1 "At first"?, Bill Ross, 09/01/2000
- <Possible follow-up(s)>
- RE: Gen 1:1 "At first"?, Dave Washburn, 09/01/2000
- RE: Gen 1:1 "At first"?, Liz Fried, 09/01/2000
- Re: Gen 1:1 "At first"?, Peter Kirk, 09/01/2000
- RE: Gen 1:1 "At first"?, Bill Ross, 09/01/2000
- Re: Gen 1:1 "At first"?, Polycarp66, 09/03/2000