The Causal use of ἀπὸ: In part 1 of this series, I pointed out the awkwardness of the noun καταβολῆς (casting down), allegedly meaning “foundation/founding,” and its use in Hebrews 11:11 the only time it appears in the Bible apart from the clause καταβολῆς κόσμου (casting down of the world). In this post I would like … Continue reading The “Casting Down of the World” and Not “Foundation of the World” Part 2
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The “Casting Down of the World” and Not “Foundation of the World” Part 1
Thesis: There is a very important clause that appears ten times in the New Testament but is mistranslated in virtually all English versions. This mistranslation gives cover to certain incorrect doctrines, including Calvinism, Trinitarianism, and Unitarianism. The important clause is καταβολῆς κόσμου (pronounced kata-bol-ace kos-moo). It is wrongly translated “foundation of the world” in virtually all English versions. … Continue reading The “Casting Down of the World” and Not “Foundation of the World” Part 1