- *G783 *10 ἀσπασμός (as-pas-mos') : from G782; a greeting (in person or by letter):--greeting, salutation.
- ασπασμους *4
- Matthew 23:7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called ...
- Mark 12:38 ... in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
- Luke 11:43 ... in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.
- Luke 20:46 ... long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and ...
- ασπασμος *4
- Luke 1:29 ... and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
- 1 Corinthians 16:21 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
- Colossians 4:18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my ...
- 2 Thessalonians 3:17 The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is ...
- ασπασμον
- Luke 1:41 ... that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped ...
- ασπασμου
- Luke 1:44 ... as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in ...
16. Usage - greet
*G783 *10 ἀσπασμός (as-pas-mos') : from G782; a greeting (in person or by letter):--greeting, salutation.
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Words: ασπασμον ασπασμος=4 ασπασμου ασπασμους=4
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The ancient Greek word
"ἀσπάσομαι" ≈ "welcome, embrace" as in a
"greeting" such as
"cheers".
17. McCarthy: Teamwork
...most people's superficial notion of "teamwork" is that it is equivalent to some namby-pamby consensus and bogus good cheer. The only consensus worth having is a creative one achieved in the combat of fully engaged intellects. Such a consensus is born of sleepless nights, fear of rejection, and trials of personal courage. Conflict, which usually presages growth, is the hallmark of such consensus. McCarthy, J. (1995).
Dynamics of Software Development. Redmond, WA: Microsoft Press., p. 44.
Sometimes this idea of ignoring conflict is called a "
mutual admiration society".
The "
peer-review" system used in many academic areas falls prey to the idea of a "
mutual admiration society". Any really new or useful idea tends not be seen by those in such a group.
The term "
group think" can apply to such groups.
18. Groups
The "
sea" of "
people" are the "
fish". In the Sermon on the Mount, the disciples as "
sheep", "
pigs" (bad salt, bad hands) and "
birds" (bad bird houses, bad eyes) are there.
19. Matthew 5:47 Ethnic heathens
Matthew 5:47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? [kjv]
και εαν ασπασησθε τους αδελφους υμων μονον τι περισσον ποιειτε ουχι και οι εθνικοι τοαυτο ποιουσιν [gnt]
The
KJV often uses the word
"heathen",
"pagans" or
"gentiles". Here, the
TR (Textus Receptus) changes this word to "
tax collectors". The Greek word is that of
"ethnicity" having to do with people in general. The ancient Greek word
"ἐθνικός" ≈ "national" and comes from the ancient Greek word
"ἔθνος" ≈ "tribe, family, nation" but can mean any group such as a group of animals (flock, herd, etc.).
In Jewish and Christian terminology, this word often means gentiles. Does it always mean gentiles? Jesus tends to use the word to refer to the "
fish" in the "
sea" of humanity and calls on disciples to be "
fishers" of "
men" (i.e., "
fish").
20. Matthew 5:46-47 Groups
Matthew 5:46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? [kjv]
εαν γαρ αγαπησητε τους αγαπωντας υμας τινα μισθον εχετε ουχι και οι τελωναι το αυτο ποιουσιν [gnt]
5:47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? [kjv]
και εαν ασπασησθε τους αδελφους υμων μονον τι περισσον ποιειτε ουχι και οι εθνικοι τοαυτο ποιουσιν [gnt]
The
TR uses use
"publicans" rather than
"heathen" or
"ethics" or
"people" which fits in with
"brethren". This destroys the symmetry and completeness of what Jesus has said. Do not the following groups do the same:
- "Love" (superficial): "publicans", tax collectors, birds (eyes) and pigs (hands) as part of the birdhouse (organization). This is done to members of the birdhouse.
- "Cheers" (superficial): "heathen", "ethnics", fish (feet) as part of humanity. This is done to others in the "world" (that "hates" Jesus and anyone who associated, or glues, themselves with Jesus).
21. Matthew 5:47
KJV: And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
Greek: και εαν ασπασησθε τους αδελφους υμων μονον τι περισσον ποιειτε ουχι και οι τελωναι ουτως εθνικοι το αυτο ποιουσιν
22. James 1:4 Patience and perfection
James 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. [kjv]
η δε υπομονη εργον τελειον εχετω ινα ητε τελειοι και ολοκληροι εν μηδενι λειπομενοι [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"τέλειος" ≈ "purposed, complete, perfected" and
not the modern English idea of "
perfect" as "
without error".
For Aristotle there was the added meaning of
"purpose" as in an
"end" as
"τέλος" ≈ "end, purpose, complete" and is the source of the English word
"teleology" as the "
logic" or "
reasoning" about the "
end times". Aristotle sometimes uses the word in the sense of
"mature" as in "
ripe" (fruit, etc.) in contrast to "
raw".
23. Matthew 5:48 Perfection
Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. [kjv]
εσεσθε ουν υμεις τελειοι ως ο πατηρ υμων ο ουρανιος τελειος εστιν [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"τέλειος" ≈ "purposed, complete, perfected" and
not the modern English idea of "
perfect" as "
without error".
For Aristotle there was the added meaning of
"purpose" as in an
"end" as
"τέλος" ≈ "end, purpose, complete" and is the source of the English word
"teleology" as the "
logic" or "
reasoning" about the "
end times". Aristotle sometimes uses the word in the sense of
"mature" as in "
ripe" (fruit, etc.) in contrast to "
raw".
☐
Be perfect as your father ... is perfect.
☐
Be complete as your father ... is complete.
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Be purposeful as your father ... is purposeful.
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Be mature as your father ... is mature.
24. Matthew 5:48
KJV: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Greek: εσεσθε ουν υμεις τελειοι ωσπερ ως ο πατηρ υμων ο εν τοις ουρανοις ουρανιος τελειος εστιν
25. End of chapter
This ends chapter 5. The chapter and verse divisions were established in the middle ages.
In what manner should one do "
good" to both "
neighbors" and to "
enemies"?
This is addressed at the start of chapter 6. The same word for "
reward" appears in these verses.
26. Matthew 6:1-4 The right secret left with alms
Matthew 6:1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [kjv]
6:2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. [kjv]
6:3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: [kjv]
6:4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. [kjv]
The
TR changed the Greek word for
"righteousness" to
"alms" to match the following three verses, The last
"reward" is not the same Greek word as the
"reward" in previous verses.
Doing what is
"right" is what is
"righteous" and is related to "
opinion", "
glory" and "
law". One must always determine if what is meant is God's
"righteousness" or man's
"righteousness" (or both).
These verses are a setup for the Lord's Prayer
five verses later in Matthew 6:9.
27. End of page
Matthew 5:47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? [kjv]
5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. [kjv]
Matthew 5:47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? [kjv]
και εαν ασπασησθε τους αδελφους υμων μονον τι περισσον ποιειτε ουχι και οι εθνικοι τοαυτο ποιουσιν [gnt]
5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. [kjv]
εσεσθε ουν υμεις τελειοι ως ο πατηρ υμων ο ουρανιος τελειος εστιν [gnt]
Matthew 5:47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? [kjv]
και εαν ασπασησθε τους αδελφους υμων μονον τι περισσον ποιειτε ουχι και οι εθνικοι τοαυτο ποιουσιν [gnt]
1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice evermore. [kjv]
παντοτε χαιρετε [gnt]
5:17 Pray without ceasing. [kjv]
αδιαλειπτως προσευχεσθε [gnt]
Matthew 5:47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? [kjv]
και εαν ασπασησθε τους αδελφους υμων μονον τι περισσον ποιειτε ουχι και οι εθνικοι τοαυτο ποιουσιν [gnt]
1 Corinthians 16:20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss. [kjv]
ασπαζονται υμας οι αδελφοι παντες ασπασασθε αλληλους εν φιληματι αγιω [gnt]
2 Corinthians 13:12 Greet one another with an holy kiss. [kjv]
ασπασασθε αλληλους εν αγιω φιληματι [gnt]
