Comments on: Most Misinterpreted Bible Passages #1: Matthew 5:27–28 http://www.jasonstaples.com/blog/2009/most-misinterpreted-bible-passages-1-matthew-527%e2%80%9328-18 The biblioblog and trivial ruminations of Jason A. Staples Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:49:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Alex Murray http://www.jasonstaples.com/blog/2009/most-misinterpreted-bible-passages-1-matthew-527%e2%80%9328-18/comment-page-1#comment-1131 Alex Murray Sat, 22 May 2010 19:01:29 +0000 http://71.18.65.144/biblioblog/?p=18#comment-1131 It's a real shame that Megan was dropped from Transformers 3. But I wish her the best with her next movie. It’s a real shame that Megan was dropped from Transformers 3. But I wish her the best with her next movie.

]]> By: The “Sinful Nature” Translation Dilemma and the Upcoming NIV Revision | Zealot Outside the Building http://www.jasonstaples.com/blog/2009/most-misinterpreted-bible-passages-1-matthew-527%e2%80%9328-18/comment-page-1#comment-909 The “Sinful Nature” Translation Dilemma and the Upcoming NIV Revision | Zealot Outside the Building Sat, 01 May 2010 19:02:08 +0000 http://71.18.65.144/biblioblog/?p=18#comment-909 [...] seem to be borrowing from the Platonic notion of the soul as well, which I covered in some detail here (scroll down until you see the bust of Plato). This shouldn’t be surprising, as that’s [...] [...] seem to be borrowing from the Platonic notion of the soul as well, which I covered in some detail here (scroll down until you see the bust of Plato). This shouldn’t be surprising, as that’s [...]

]]> By: Jason A. Staples http://www.jasonstaples.com/blog/2009/most-misinterpreted-bible-passages-1-matthew-527%e2%80%9328-18/comment-page-1#comment-12 Jason A. Staples Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:36:21 +0000 http://71.18.65.144/biblioblog/?p=18#comment-12 Good point, Stephen. The more I've looked at this passage over the years, the more I've connected it with that also. And the nice thing is that "covet" carries closer to the proper connotation in English than "lust," which is associated more with the drive than an intentional action. Good point, Stephen. The more I've looked at this passage over the years, the more I've connected it with that also. And the nice thing is that "covet" carries closer to the proper connotation in English than "lust," which is associated more with the drive than an intentional action.

]]> By: Stephen C. Carlson http://www.jasonstaples.com/blog/2009/most-misinterpreted-bible-passages-1-matthew-527%e2%80%9328-18/comment-page-1#comment-11 Stephen C. Carlson Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:29:21 +0000 http://71.18.65.144/biblioblog/?p=18#comment-11 I've found it helpful to compare Matt 5:28 πᾶς ὁ βλέπων γυναῖκα πρὸς τὸ ἐπιθυμῆσαι αὐτὴν to the Tenth Commandment (Exod 20:17 LXX): οὐκ ἐπιθυμήσεις τὴν γυναῖκα τοῦ πλησίον σου. I don't really see Jesus going beyond what was already taught.<br /><br />So I would endorse your view: <i>In this case, it would probably be appropriate even to translate this verse "in order to covet her," rather than "to lust after her," in part because "covet" reflects intentionality reflected in the passage.</i> I've found it helpful to compare Matt 5:28 πᾶς ὁ βλέπων γυναῖκα πρὸς τὸ ἐπιθυμῆσαι αὐτὴν to the Tenth Commandment (Exod 20:17 LXX): οὐκ ἐπιθυμήσεις τὴν γυναῖκα τοῦ πλησίον σου. I don't really see Jesus going beyond what was already taught.

So I would endorse your view: In this case, it would probably be appropriate even to translate this verse "in order to covet her," rather than "to lust after her," in part because "covet" reflects intentionality reflected in the passage.

]]> By: Kyle Leaman http://www.jasonstaples.com/blog/2009/most-misinterpreted-bible-passages-1-matthew-527%e2%80%9328-18/comment-page-1#comment-10 Kyle Leaman Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:06:55 +0000 http://71.18.65.144/biblioblog/?p=18#comment-10 Great breakdown Jason. An important verse to get right, as it not only helps struggling Christian men but also doesn't set up unnecessary hurdles for non-Christians contemplating Christianity. Of course it has the advantage of also being accurate and truthful...and you know what they say about truth... Great breakdown Jason. An important verse to get right, as it not only helps struggling Christian men but also doesn't set up unnecessary hurdles for non-Christians contemplating Christianity. Of course it has the advantage of also being accurate and truthful…and you know what they say about truth…

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