The Universe as God’s Work of Genius according to Hebrews 3 : 4

Authors

  • Andrzej J. Obidowicz Kraków

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21906/rbl.294

Keywords:

Letter to the Hebrews, Universe, contextual analysis, genius, conceptional design, κατασκευάζω

Abstract

Of all the New Testament books, the Letter to the Hebrews emphasizes the function of God as the builder the most. This article analyzes only verse 3 : 4. Both the Polish and English translations of Hebrews 3:4 apply the term “builder” or the active participle of “to build” to God.  In the way of contextual analysis, the author justifies a translation of Hebrews 3 : 4 that emphasizes God’s conceptual design in creating the universe.

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Published

2017-09-30

How to Cite

Obidowicz, A. J. (2017). The Universe as God’s Work of Genius according to Hebrews 3 : 4. The Biblical and Liturgical Movement, 70(3), 197–203. https://doi.org/10.21906/rbl.294

Issue

Vol. 70 No. 3 (2017)

Section

Articles

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