1Cor 16:22 | RWP | e4.org | Αναθεμα . The word seems a bit harsh to us, but the refusal to love Christ ( ου φιλε ) on the part of a nominal Christian deserves αναθεμα (see on for this word). Μαραν αθα . This Aramaic phrase means "Our Lord ( μαραν ) cometh ( αθα )" or, used as a proleptic perfect, "has come." It seems to be a sort of watchword (cf. .; .; ; ; ; ), expressing the lively hope that the Lord will come. It was a curious blunder in the King James Version that connected Μαραν αθα with Αναθεμα .

‏ 1 Corinthians 16:22

Αναθεμα. The word seems a bit harsh to us, but the refusal to love Christ ( ου φιλε ) on the part of a nominal Christian deserves αναθεμα (see on 12:3 for this word). Μαραν αθα. This Aramaic phrase means "Our Lord ( μαραν ) cometh ( αθα )" or, used as a proleptic perfect, "has come." It seems to be a sort of watchword (cf. 1Th 4:14ff.; Jas 5:7f.; Php 4:5; Re 1:7; 3:11; 22:20), expressing the lively hope that the Lord will come. It was a curious blunder in the King James Version that connected Μαραν αθα with Αναθεμα.