Verses where biblical character insults other people

[lee_merrill]

There's a bit of scholarly opinion that Jesus' use of polemic was directed to an in-group party (specifically the religious leaders - Pharisees and Scribes) and was in the tradition and style of that of a prophetic "woe oracle" or "woe cry", or simply a prophetic reproach/rebuke.]

This is indeed interesting.

Mt.'s Makarisms and Reproaches

I propose the translation of "How honorable" for ashrê and makarios, and "How shameful" or "Shame on" for hôy and ouai.

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I don't know that I would go that far, "ashre" etc. are not so much about honor and shame. I agree that the "blessed" and "woe" statements are prophecy! That's a good point, and thus not something to take upon ourselves to say, but we instead need guiding from the hand of God.

Blessings,
Lee

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This is indeed interesting.

Mt.'s Makarisms and Reproaches

I propose the translation of "How honorable" for ashrê and makarios, and "How shameful" or "Shame on" for hôy and ouai.

© source where applicable

I don't know that I would go that far, "ashre" etc. are not so much about honor and shame. I agree that the "blessed" and "woe" statements are prophecy! That's a good point, and thus not something to take upon ourselves to say, but we instead need guiding from the hand of God.

Blessings,
Lee

Trying to get my head around all the info.