Luk 15:25 | RWP | e4.org | As he came and drew nigh ( ως ερχομενος ηγγισεν ). More exactly, "As, coming, he drew nigh," for ερχομενος is present middle participle and ηγγισεν is aorist active indicative. Music ( συμφωνιας ). Our word "symphony." An old Greek word from συμφωνος ( συν , together, and φωνη , voice or sound), harmony, concord , by a band of musicians. Here alone in the N.T. And dancing ( κα χορων ). An old word again, but here alone in the N.T. Origin uncertain, possibly from ορχος by metathesis ( ορχεομα , to dance). A circular dance on the green.

‏ Luke 15:25

As he came and drew nigh ( ως ερχομενος ηγγισεν ). More exactly, "As, coming, he drew nigh," for ερχομενος is present middle participle and ηγγισεν is aorist active indicative.

Music ( συμφωνιας ). Our word "symphony." An old Greek word from συμφωνος ( συν, together, and φωνη, voice or sound),

harmony, concord, by a band of musicians. Here alone in the N.T.

And dancing ( κα χορων ). An old word again, but here alone in the N.T. Origin uncertain, possibly from ορχος by metathesis ( ορχεομα, to dance). A circular dance on the green.