The translation of πνευμα in John 3:8

Authors

  • Annette Potgieter University of Pretoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5952/53-1-127

Keywords:

Πνευμα, רוּח, translation, John, spirit, Vertaling, Johannes, gees

Abstract

All Afrikaans translations of John 3:8 translates πνευμα as “wind”. A progression of the meaning of the word πνευμα is evident considering the background of πνευμα in Greek and Jewish thought. This progression is helpful in discerning viable translations of John 3:8, especially in Afrikaans translations. A variation of the Afrikaans translation of “wind” to “spirit” in John 3:8 can be helpful to broaden our understanding.

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Published

2012-01-26

How to Cite

Potgieter, A. (2012). The translation of πνευμα in John 3:8. NGTT | Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif, 53(1&2). https://doi.org/10.5952/53-1-127

Issue

Vol. 53 No. 1&2 (2012)

Section

Articles | Artikels

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