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    In 2 Thessalonians 1:9, 'olethros aionios' is syntactical... — Carmelics
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    Supports→The term "everlasting destruction," as used in the NT, supports the claim that the punishment of the wicked lasts forever

    In 2 Thessalonians 1:9, 'olethros aionios' is syntactically parallel to 'aionios' constructions denoting duration, not merely permanent result.

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    • 1.Aionios in parallel constructions (Matt 25:46, John 3:16) pairs with temporal processes, suggesting duration rather than mere finality.
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    • 2.Greek syntax places aionios attributively before nouns, modifying quality of the action itself, implying ongoing state not just outcome.
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    • 3.Early Christian eschatology emphasizes eternal conscious torment, which requires duration; permanent-result reading undermines this theology.
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    • 1.Aionios primarily denotes age-quality, not necessarily duration; olethros (destruction) is perfective, indicating completed state regardless.
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    • 2.Syntactic parallelism in 2 Thess 1:9 doesn't establish temporal meaning; structure alone cannot distinguish durational from resultative force.
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    • 3.Permanent annihilation (not eternal torment) fits patristic universalism and early Hebraic thought better than the eternal-duration reading.
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