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Greek Lessons
- “Not About Bread”: The Grammar of Misunderstanding in Matthew 16:11
- The Name Revealed and the Fear It Stirred: Herod’s Misjudgment in Mark 6:14
- The Measure of Recompense: Grammatical Nuance in 2 Corinthians 6:13
- Outward Show, Inward Fear: Purpose and Pressure in Galatians 6:12
- Bread for the Journey: The Grammar of Dependency in Matthew 6:11
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Tag Archives: Mark 6:4
“No Prophet Without Dishonor”: The Grammar of Rejection in Mark 6:4
In the Gospel of Mark, few moments are as poignant—or as linguistically refined—as Jesus’ response to his hometown’s unbelief. In Mark 6:4, He utters a proverb that distills centuries of prophetic experience into a single, striking sentence. ἔλεγε δὲ αὐτοῖς … Continue reading
The εἰ μὴ Exception: When Greek Negation Honors the Prophet
In ἔλεγε δὲ αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς ὅτι οὐκ ἔστι προφήτης ἄτιμος εἰ μὴ ἐν τῇ πατρίδι αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐν τοῖς συγγενέσι καὶ ἐν τῇ οἰκίᾳ αὐτοῦ (Mark 6:4), Jesus utters a maxim so ironic it Study more …..