Monogenes, pt. 2

This is mostly stolen from another web page.

The word translated in the many English translations of the Bible as "Only Begotten" is in the greek, Monogenes μονογενής.

This is a compound word.

It is often thought that this word comes from two greek words...

monos μονος (only) and gennaō γενναω (to beget, father, procreate)

However, lexicographers believe this to be a false Etymology. (Etymology is the history or roots of a word).

It is more properly, monos μονος (only) genos γενο (kind), the best English phrase to describe this word would be, "One of a kind", or perhaps, "unique".

Only Begotten would be monogennetos. Thayer defines Monogenes μονογενής as, single of its kind, only.

This is supported by New Testament usage: Hebrews 11:17 refers to Isaac as Abraham’s ‘only begotten son’, yet Abraham begat other sons (Ishmael, and by Keturah). But Isaac was Abraham’s unique son, the son especially promised to him and Sarah in their old age, and who would carry on the covenant line.

The translation of monogenes as only begotten is probably wrong. That's why the ESV and NIV translate it as "Only" or "Only Son", and some other translations as "Unique".

Successful Facts

Fact:

If at first you don't succeed, you're not Larry Anderson.

Red Ferrari baby

There is not a big point to this post (like most of my posts), but something I wanted to show to get a better idea for why this thing exists.

Ferrari Speakers

OK, so I know that it is a little old, but seriously what is the point of this? People who have enough money to buy a Ferrari are most likely not going to buy these speakers as there are better brands out there catering to audiophiles, and they're probably out driving their Ferraris anyways. The rest of us, well we drive small Asian cars.

$20 grand for speakers? I guess that's why the designer's name makes sense: Wiener.

Happy

I waited all semester to get something useful out of my management class, and I believe that has finally happened. It may not pertain too much to management, but does have a lot to do with crafting a life that we'd all like to retire having lived. That is, one being happy.

Now this video does not have a lot to do with Christian values, and speaks a bit on evolution (even though I'm not a believer in it, it does help set up the video). However, the video does help give a perspective on pursuing happiness that I think everyone can benefit from.

Don't begin watching this unless you have about 20 minutes to dedicate, because it is about that long, but it's well worth it if you have the time. After you've seen it, please comment on what you thought about it.

Here it is video link. It's also in the title, peace out :).