What does Peter do in response to the
bystanders who say, “Surely you are one of them, for you are a Galilean too”
(Mark 14:70)?
“But he began
to curse and swear” (Mark 14:71a).
ἀναθεματίζειν (anathematizein) (“to curse”) Present Active Infinitive
of ἀναθεματιζω, “to invoke consequences if what one says is not true” (BDAG,
63).
ὀμνύναι (omnynai)
(“swear”) Aorist Active Infinitive of ὀμνύω,
“to affirm the veracity of one’s
statement by invoking a transcendent entity, frequently with implied invitation
of punishment if one is untruthful, swear, take an oath w. acc. of persons or
thing by which one swears” (BDAG, 705).
What does Peter swear in response to the
bystanders who say, “Surely you are one of them, for you are a Galilean too”
(Mark 14:71)?
“I do not know
this man you are talking about” (Mark 14:71b).
οὐκ οἶδα (ouk
oida) (“I do not know”) 1S Perfect Active Indicative of οἶδα,
“be
intimately acquainted with or stand in a close relation to, know οὐκ οἶδα τὸν ἄνθρωπον
I don’t know the man Mt 26:72, 74; cp. Mk 14:71; Lk 22:57” (BDAG, 693).
ἄνθρωπον (anthrōpon)
(“man”)
“a person of
either sex, with focus on participation in the human race, a human being (BDAG,
81).
How many times does Peter deny Jesus?
Three (Mark
14:68, 70, 71)
Father, We have received grace upon
grace in Christ Jesus. Yet like Peter, we are quite capable, of denying Him through
our words and actions, and of grieving the Holy Spirit by Whom You have given
us new life. But glory to Your grace and power, You are able to redeem and cause
us to stand firm in the grace, truth, and love of Jesus, that we may keep His
commands and continue in Your lovingkindness. May we deny our flesh and live in
the Spirit, overcoming to glorify You through simple devotion to Jesus.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
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