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Exegetical Brief: How has the Son of God been “made perfect”? (Hebrews 2:9-11; 5:9; 7:28)
(2009)
In his exegetical brief, Professor Zell examines the translation “made perfect” when it is applied to Jesus in the book of Hebrews. He states that the word τελειῶσαι in these passages is best understood with the idea of ...
Exegetical Brief: Is Matthew 24:29-31 Interpreted Figuratively or Literally?
(2009)
Although figurative language abounds in Matthew, Professor Zell contends in this exegetical brief that Jesus’ words in Matthew 24:29-31 are to be taken literally, much to the joy and edification of those who are watching ...
Exegetical Brief: First Thessalonians 4:4 "That each of you should learn to acquire a wife in a way that is holy and honorable."
(2007)
A brief on Paul’s encouragement to the Thessalonians (and to us) to sanctified living in a Christian marriage. In the process, Professor Zell examines the issue of the translation of verse four which has been rendered in ...
Exegetical Brief: Ephesians 5:10 and 1 Peter 1:7—“Tested and approved”
(2008)
This brief was originally published in volume 105/1 (Winter 2008) of the Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly. Although δοκιμάζω is common word, its appearance in Ephesians 5:10 and 1 Peter 1:7 sometimes cause translators some ...