The Language of Strength: An Exploration of Aramaic Terms and the Greatest Commandment

A strong possibility exists that the Gospels were first authored in Aramaic, subsequently undergoing translation into Greek by one or several translators.

Aramaic, the language spoken by Jesus and his followers, held a rich vocabulary for the concept of strength. This concept takes on particular significance within the context of Mark 12:30, where Jesus proclaims: "And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength."

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