From: jwest@highland.net
Date: Sat Sep 08 2001 - 06:59:42 EDT
> Several times in the Gospel of John, the term (ego emi)is used.
> I'm under the impression, based on a limited knowledge of Greek, that
> this is not the usual term for "I am". Can anyone tell me if this is a
> correct assumption, or is it a common usage?
> Thanks,
> Dennis Bass
it is indeed a very common construction. see for example ex 3 in the LXX. it
occurs in john a lot as well (as you know). some call it a *septuagintism*. i
agree.
best
jim
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Jim West, ThD
Adjunct Professor of Biblical Studies
Roane State Community College
Biblical Studies Resources
http://web.infoave.net/~jwest
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