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The Use of Ek in Revelation: Evidence of Semitic Influence

The frequency of ek ("out of ") in Revelation is noticeable. In all, it is used 135 times, a figure exceeded in the other N T writings only in the Gospel of John. Luke comes third with 87 occurrences. It is often argued that the Greek of Revelation is under heavy and significant semitic influence. The possibility, therefore, arises that the frequency of ek in this book may, in part, be the result of its being used to translate Hebrew and Aramaic equivalents. It is the purpose of the present study to investigate this possibility. Where semitic influence does seem likely, I will also suggest new translations in order to make due allowance for this influence in the cases that would seem to require such.