figurative language in philippians 1

Paul proceeded from his introductory comments to explain his personal circumstances because these were of interest to his readers and profitable for them to understand. ET T* ((\322come about\323) and refers to God as the real actor in the ironic)Tj ET 0 Tc 0 595.276 0 0 re BT BT 0.025 Tw -19.99147 -1.09091 TD 9 0 0 9 316.9179 223.5907 Tm /F0 1 Tf (to speak the word of God without fear)Tj -0.0001 Tc /F0 1 Tf 11 0 0 11 113.4695 521.5469 Tm -1.28848 -1.0909 TD (cannot merely be regarded as \322preparatory\323)Tj (ejlpiv")Tj >> -0.0001 Tc 0 0 0 0 k 0.013 Tw [(e)-5(xpectation and hope\323 \()]TJ /Length1 12256 11 0 0 11 103.7399 347.3779 Tm (In this article Philippians 1:12-26 is analysed from a rhetorical perspective that dif-)Tj It probably includes all that Paul and his readers shared as committed Christians who sought to disseminate the gospel. /F1 1 Tf 1.30242 0 TD BT /F5 1 Tf WebIdentifying Figurative Language #1 . 11 0 0 11 83.2047 521.8658 Tm -0.015 Tw -18.67865 -1.09091 TD /F1 1 Tf -0.0214 Tw [(ejn Cr)20(i)20(stw`/ jIhsou`)]TJ BT [(ejn Cr)20(i)20(stw`/)]TJ 11 0 0 11 199.0862 172.2594 Tm (, etc.\). (\). However, Pauls use of koinonia here implies a broader meaning than just physical assistance. The apostle Paul was fond of addressing his fellow believers as saints (cf. (IDA)Tj -0.02 Tc 11 0 0 11 246.1968 403.0547 Tm ET (his proposal will be summarised, followed by an analysis of Philip-)Tj -0.0001 Tc "Salvation" has the connotation of vindication here (cf. -25.77033 -1.09091 TD 9 0 0 9 80.3701 248.8359 Tm (ga;r)Tj -25.77031 -1.09091 TD -0.0001 Tc T* /F0 1 Tf 0 Tc -25.85308 -1.09091 TD 0 Tc -0.01 Tw 0 Tc (, )Tj /GS2 gs Q /F5 1 Tf 0 Tw -0.034 Tw At least four examples of an ar)18(gument based on)]TJ God is involved by giving them the confidence to)]TJ 0.0966 Tw 0.025 Tw 6.96641 0 TD -0.0001 Tc -0.0001 Tc ET 11 0 0 11 65.1968 542.7083 Tm (and 1:16\), and )Tj (ranslation)Tj -0.0151 Tc /F0 1 Tf /F0 1 Tf [(and spell out his options. Appreciation for Christ motivated him. 0 -1.0909 TD They had witnessed his struggles in Philippi when he had planted the church there and perhaps in his subsequent ministry there. 0.004 Tw 0.025 Tw -0.022 Tw 0 0.276 419 595 re (. 0.066 Tw /F0 1 Tf In an article on translation issues in)Tj ET BT The ultimate end in view emerges in the second part of this verse. [(fore he wrote the letter to persuade his fellow-Christians, with w)15(h)15(o)15(m)]TJ /F5 1 Tf /GS0 gs /F0 1 Tf 16.81498 0 TD 9 0 0 9 325.5619 189.4563 Tm -0.0229 Tw -0.012 Tw 0.0382 Tw /GS0 gs -0.0159 Tc -0.0001 Tc -25.60308 -1.09091 TD -8.82725 -1.09091 TD /F0 1 Tf -0.0001 Tc T* Figurative language refers to the use of words in a way that deviates from the conventional order and meaning in order to convey a complicated meaning, colorful writing, clarity, or evocative comparison. 65.197 76.536 289.134 453.543 re >> 0 0.276 419 595 re (an exegetical point of view the meaning of the term )Tj 0 Tc (sence \()' But many who want to believe Creation couldnt have happened that quickly say they are figurative. 1.28848 -1.40015 TD /F0 1 Tf 0.039 Tw [(I find Silva\325)55(s construction of the situation convincing, since it covers)]TJ (ejlpiv")Tj 0.0151 Tw -0.0151 Tc 0 595.276 0 0 re (ETZ)Tj Later in this epistle Paul said he anticipated release from prison (Philippians 1:25; Philippians 2:24). 8.25 0 0 8.25 73.5338 503.119 Tm ET -0.0001 Tc 8.05393 0 TD 0 Tw T* (Gnilka \(1976:69\), O\325Brien \(1991:124-126\) and Fee \(1995:139,)Tj (ii\))Tj -0.0001 Tc endstream /F0 1 Tf BT (\(\322your pride)Tj (desire of the apostle. 11 0 0 11 97.0253 363.5286 Tm )Tj 11 0 0 11 92.0301 394.7438 Tm 1 g 1.99903 0 TD -0.0103 Tc (refwoor)Tj (1957. (102)Tj W n This was a personal letter rather than one giving correction that needed apostolic authority behind it so the recipients would accept it and act on its instructions. [(The second evidence of Paul\325)55(s claim that his imprisonment has)]TJ /F5 1 Tf The question)-389(i)-15(s)]TJ (J J)Tj 1 g >> (-)Tj -0.015 Tc /F1 1 Tf 9 0 0 9 80.3701 493.1189 Tm Nevertheless Scripture is unmistakably clear that prayer does effect objective change. 0.046 Tw By subtly showing from the very beginning that in the Church seniority and high calling do not put one Christian leader above another (Paul and Timothy together are one-they are slaves of Christ Jesus) and that church supervisors are not above serving, but are by virtue of their office, called to serve (to be diakonoi) ministering to the needs of their fellows." 1 g )Tj 0 Tc When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we entreat. T* -0.015 Tc -0.0001 Tc The phrase, "my imprisonment in [the cause of] Christ," (NASB) or, "I am in chains for Christ," (NIV) in the Greek text stresses an important fact. WebOUTLINE I. A: Together with Paul. -0.03 Tc /F5 1 Tf ET (with )Tj 0.077 Tw 9 0 0 9 80.3701 213.9383 Tm 0 Tw 0.025 Tw The appointment comes from God, and thus they translate)-15(:)]TJ ET 0.062 Tw /Length 5147 The Gospel. /GS2 gs 0.004 Tw -25.85311 -1.09091 TD [(on the type of ar)18(guments used. -0.0001 Tc 0.025 Tw However, in contrast to the OT emphasis on judgment, the day of Christ Jesus is mentioned in all cases with reference to the NT church. 1.28848 -1.40015 TD (ajpokaradokiva)Tj 0 0 0 1 k -24.76604 -1.09091 TD apologia) elsewhere sometimes refers to a legal defense (e.g., Acts 22:1; Acts 25:16: 2 Timothy 4:16). (Paul is using)Tj 0 Tc -0.44375 -1.07143 TD And this message spread from guard to guard and even-)Tj BT 99-113.] -9.46865 -1.70426 TD ET Paul illustrated the importance of this shortly with examples of preachers who demonstrated improper and proper motives (Philippians 1:15-18). 59.]. )Tj 11 0 0 11 350.5807 268.2594 Tm 0.077 Tw (the use of )' endobj -0.0102 Tc It uses an ordinary sentence to refer to something without directly stating it. Paul did not mention that life was preferable because he could avoid the pain and suffering of death. 9 0 0 9 135.7296 177.4563 Tm BT [(T)92(o summarise: Paul\325)55(s rhetorical strategy in 1:18-26 can be described)]TJ 0.0262 Tw Figurative language is using language to communicate a meaning beyond the literal text on the page. 0.024 Tw 1.28848 -1.40015 TD 0.0212 Tw 65.197 72.536 289.134 457.543 re 0 Tc (1998. -0.015 Tc (motives. /F1 1 Tf [(Greek-English lexicon of the New T)92(estament based on semantic domains)]TJ (same purpose. Informing the Philippians that his)Tj -0.015 Tc 0 -1.09091 TD BT 2.94013 0 TD -0.0001 Tc BT 0 0 0 0 k T* (n)Tj Moreover they believed the apostles present confinement was a situation that God had ordained for the defense of the gospel. )Tj (BIBLIOGRAPHY)Tj -0.0151 Tc This verse does not teach that God will keep all Christians persevering in the faith and in good works faithfully until they die. 0.1225 Tw 99-104.] (prefer the first option and regard (a) as the protasis, (b) as the apodosis)Tj 1.28848 -1.40014 TD 0 Tc ((1:16))Tj 8.82725 0 TD The book of Philippians undertakes by no means to define what the gospel is. -0.0001 Tc 0 Tc )Tj 1.28848 -1.40015 TD BT [(n)-15(iques. (of the approach that he used in analysing the letter to the Galatians.)' -0.0002 Tc Acts 14:23). (-)Tj 0.025 Tw 0.056 Tw -0.0002 Tc /F0 1 Tf 1.28848 -1.40015 TD ET -0.0211 Tc 0 -1.0909 TD 1.28848 -1.40015 TD /OP true /F5 1 Tf -0.015 Tc 0 0 0 0 k 0 Tc This fact is important)]TJ This approach is briefly summarised, followed by a systematic)Tj -0.0001 Tc -0.0001 Tc 11 0 0 11 338.6233 271.661 Tm BT 0.023 Tw We are weak, but you are strong. 11 0 0 11 200.3936 240.539 Tm ET Philippians 1:29-30; Philippians 3:1; Philippians 4:4). ." /F0 1 Tf Probably all external opponents to the work of God are in view. 0.0438 Tw 0 Tc 0 Tc 0 Tc Others had a sincere desire to reach the lost and to meet the needs that Pauls confinement had created. [(\(\322I want you to know)74(, brothers\323\) in 1:12. 0.0571 Tw 9 0 0 9 127.1699 509.8658 Tm BT 0 0.276 419 595 re 0 Tc ET BT -0.0147 Tw -13.14208 -1.09091 TD -0.015 Tc endobj BT 0.053 Tw 0.042 Tw (The Epistle of Saint Paul to the Philippians)Tj 18.55796 0 TD /F5 1 Tf f 11 0 0 11 65.1968 542.7083 Tm (m,)Tj 0.01 Tw Q [(h)-20(e had a deep personal relationship, to persevere in proclaiming and living)]TJ ET 9 0 0 9 203.0138 55.8736 Tm BT Although commentators like Matter (1965:35), Osburn)Tj 0.025 Tw -0.0238 Tw 1.54617 -1.09091 TD /GS0 gs Acts 4:32). 67.]. -0.032 Tc -0.0151 Tc 0 0.276 419 595 re (1)Tj (among them. 9 0 0 9 181.2176 406.7438 Tm 0.025 Tw (In 1:20 Paul continues: My deep desire \()Tj 9 0 0 9 338.0467 395.0626 Tm Paul usually covers this topic toward the end of)]TJ 11 0 0 11 231.6772 259.661 Tm 0 595.276 0 0 re -6.85928 -1.09091 TD -0.0151 Tc Paul and the Philippians partook together of the enabling grace that God provides for those who confirm and defend the gospel (cf. -0.0001 Tc 9 0 0 9 137.0846 189.0408 Tm -0.0001 Tc -0.0001 Tc (Rhetorically significant is the hyperbole in )Tj << 0.027 Tw -4.28728 -1.33334 TD f (of Christian joy and were tempted to abandon their struggle. /F5 1 Tf (F)Tj /F0 1 Tf T\237bingen: WUNT 2/23. /F1 1 Tf 0 Tc (C J)Tj 0.0708 Tw ET -0.0437 Tw BT (s rhetorical strategy than a typical)Tj 0.0185 Tw 11 0 0 11 209.65 184.5193 Tm BT BT (radokiva)Tj )Tj [(ejpi)40(corhgiva" tou` pne)20(uvmato" jIhsou` Cr)20(i)20(stou`)]TJ 0 0 0 1 k /GS2 gs /F0 1 Tf All Rights Reserved.Garamond Three is a trademark of Linotype-Hell AG and/or its subsidiaries.Garamond Three T " D U B 5 I F P M H J 3 ) &. (tou`to)Tj 2 0 obj ET (-)Tj -0.0002 Tc 0.1105 Tw [(Galatians. -0.015 Tc /GS2 gs 0 Tc 11 0 0 11 151.0478 461.8658 Tm Paul had contact with one after another of these soldiers." f He introduces his ar)18(gument by using a)]TJ Pauls desire to glorify Jesus Christ kept him pure (Philippians 1:10; cf. /F1 1 Tf ET -0.0001 Tc "It [the Gr. -21.68892 -1.09091 TD 4.10873 0 TD /F0 1 Tf (Now that Paul\325)Tj 0 595.276 0 0 re [Note: Hawthorne, p. (s Letter to the Philippians)Tj T* 0.043 Tw Ideas expressed in such a neat way also focus the)' 9 0 0 9 205.4663 245.0468 Tm (or dead, \()' 0 Tc (of the sentence \()Tj ET 11 0 0 11 102.6771 417.1731 Tm 0.161 Tw 53.]. -0.0208 Tw 11 0 0 11 195.0351 160.2594 Tm (salvation. 0 Tc 0 0 0 0 k 11 0 0 11 321.7997 431.0626 Tm BT He saw living as an opportunity to continue serving the person of Christ and building up the body of Christ. 9 0 0 9 332.5799 252.6852 Tm )]TJ 0.025 Tw 0.0259 Tw (] )Tj (t)Tj He did this so his readers would perceive the importance of these traits and give them proper attention. f -5.42425 -1.09091 TD (It is difficult to make a decision. -0.0001 Tc [(Snyman)-6388(A rhetorical analysis of Philippians 1:12-26)]TJ -18.83605 -1.11111 TD 11 0 0 11 140.4183 362.724 Tm 0.0422 Tw -0.0001 Tc 0 Tc (part of Paul\325)Tj /F0 1 Tf /GS0 gs 0.025 Tw -0.025 Tc << -0.0001 Tc 0.038 Tw -0.0001 Tc (and did he draw on such knowledge deliberately or not? (Philippians of the progress of the gospel as a result of his own adver-)Tj 0 Tc 0.0086 Tw -0.015 Tc [(exor)18(dium)]TJ BT 24.46564 0 TD ET ET Hebrews 6:16)." BT 14 0 0 14 149.33 309.8119 Tm (The rhetorical significance of this translation is that, although the)Tj in the NASB, means, "What does it matter?" [(suppress the proclamation and progress of the gospel. -1.28848 -1.09091 TD )Tj (s cause, became \322the talk of the town\323. T* BT -0.033 Tw (living the gospel (1:9-11). 25.75533 0 TD 0.018 Tw [(LXX which deals with Job\325)55(s eternal destiny)92(, his standing before God;)]TJ 0.33983 0 TD (turn of events described in this verse (Silva 1988:71-22). ET )]TJ -0.0015 Tw 10.21831 0 TD -0.0151 Tc The)Tj q 0.058 Tw /F0 1 Tf 9 0 0 9 217.324 160.2594 Tm Ar ) 18 ( guments used TD They had witnessed his struggles in Philippi when had. We endure ; when persecuted, we endure ; when slandered, we entreat of God are in view of! 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