ἐπίλυσις
epilusis
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explanation
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epilusis refers to the explanation connected with prophecy of Scripture in 2 Peter 1:20.
The term denotes an explanation in the clause stating that no prophecy of Scripture is of one's own explanation in 2 Peter 1:20.
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Explanation in relation to prophecy · dominant
In 2 Peter 1:20, the genitive singular feminine form occurs in the statement that no prophecy of Scripture is of one's own explanation. The APB renders the clause, "no prophecy of scripture comes of one's own explanation."
In the Anselm Project Bible: In 2 Peter 1:20, the APB presents the clause with "one's own explanation." It confirms the clause's overall statement rather than isolating every contribution of the Greek form.