Matthew 6:11
Footnote:
15 | The Greek word "ἐπιούσιος" (epiousios) is considered a hapax legomenon, which means it was coined by the NT authors. Specifically, it is found in the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:11 ("τὸν ἄρτον ἡμῶν τὸν ἐπιούσιον δὸς ἡμῖν σήμερον") and Luke 11:3 ("τὸν ἄρτον ἡμῶν τὸν ἐπιούσιον δίδου ἡμῖν τὸ καθ' ἡμέραν"). The precise meaning of "ἐπιούσιος" has been the subject of much scholarly debate, being as it were a fundamental part of the "Lord's Prayer" but it is commonly translated as "daily" or "necessary for existence." Since it does not appear in any other known ancient Greek texts, its exact interpretation relies heavily on the context in which it is used in these passages. Two possibilities are available: Connection to οὐσία:
Connection to the Future Day:
Aramaic and Hebrew Equivalents:
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