The Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9–13: Reconstructing based on Byzantine text

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Title The Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9–13: Reconstructing based on Byzantine text
 
Creator Purnomo, Yonathan Daliman, Muner Sukarna, Timotius Suparti, Hana Ming, David
 
Subject — exposition; prayer; the Lord’s Prayer; Byzantine text; New Testament; gospel; Matthew 6:9–13
Description Prayer holds a profound significance in a believer’s life, with Lord Jesus teaching specific teachings to his disciples on the subject. It serves as a communication tool bridging the connection between God and humanity, constituting a dialogue rather than solely a platform for pleas or requests. This research delved into the specific text of prayer, focusing on Matthew 6:9–13, commonly known as ‘The Lord’s Prayer’. While many Christians interpret it as a ‘prayer of supplication’, the study questioned whether it truly falls into that category and explored potential contradictions.Utilising a qualitative approach with a pure exegesis study, the author employed hermeneutics based on John D. Grassmick’s steps of exegesis analysis. The examination was centred on the Byzantine Greek Bible text in the Gospel of Matthew 6:14–15. The aim was to grasp the essence of the message within the studied texts, emphasising Lord Jesus’ teachings. Results highlighted the significance of understanding the Lord’s Prayer as taught by Jesus in Matthew 6:9–13. The author emphasised the importance for Christians in Indonesia to comprehend the meaning of this prayer.Contribution: This reconstruction of Matthew’s understanding of the Lord’s Prayer using the Byzantine text anticipated contributions to HTS Theological Studies. The Our Father’s Prayer, a blessing to churches and Christians for over 2000 years, was explored for its proper grammatical translation and the profound contents taught by Jesus. This study aimed to assist Christians in understanding and applying the prayer in their lives, aligning with the true faith and fostering spiritual growth as intended by Lord Jesus.
 
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Date 2024-05-13
 
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Identifier 10.4102/hts.v80i1.9439
 
Source HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies; Vol 80, No 1 (2024); 8 pages 2072-8050 0259-9422
 
Language eng
 
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