Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Affirmative proposition In traditional logic, propositions A, I were called affirmative, and E, O, negative (see logic, formal, 4). It is doubtful whether this distinction can be satisfactorily extended to propositions (or even to sentences) generally. — A.C. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

affirmative precepts Affirmative precepts enjoin acts to be performed, such as, “Remember thou keep holy the Sabbath Day.” Negative precepts forbid the placing of acts, as, “Thou shalt not commit adultery.” Still, not the phraseology but the concept must determine the affirmative or negative nature of a precept. Affirmative precepts contain the positive will of … Continue reading “affirmative precepts”

Affirmative (Gr. , , etc.). Among the Jews the formula of assent or affirmation was , , thou hast said, or thou hast rightly said. It is stated by Aryda and others that this is the prevailing mode in which a person expresses his assent, at this day, in Lebanon, especially when he does not … Continue reading “Affirmative”

Affirmation of the consequent The fallacy of affirmation of the consequent is the fallacious inference from B and A ? B to A. The law of affirmation of the consequent is the theorem of the propositional calculus, q ? [p ? q]. — A. C. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Affirmation A solemn declaration accepted in legal procedure in lieu of the requisite oath. In England, Canada, and the United States, this is universal. In England and Canada the statutory enactments upon the matter provide that false statements under affirmation shall constitute the crime of perjury in like manner as false statements under oath. The … Continue reading “Affirmation”

Affirmatio; or, Affirmation Spontaneous Affirmation Affirmation becomes a Figure when it is used otherwise than in answer to a question; or, instead of a bare statement of the fact. It emphasizes the words thus to affirm what no one has disputed. The Apostle uses it in Php 1:18, What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in … Continue reading “Affirmatio; or, Affirmation”

Affirm, Affirmatives a-furma-tivs (, diischurzomai). The verb affirm occurs in several passages of the New Testament in the sense of assert (Luk 22:59; Act 12:15; Act 25:19 , pha-sko; Rom 3:8 , phem; 1 Tim 17; Tit 3:8 , diabebaioomai. The Hebrew does not employ affirmative particles, but gives a positive reply by either repeating … Continue reading “Affirm, Affirmatives”

Affirm dia, intensive, and bebaioo, to confirm, make sure, denotes to assert strongly, “affirm confidently,” 1Ti 1:7; Tit 3:8 (AV, “affirm constantly”). as in No. 1, and ischurizosai, “to corroborate” (ischuros “strong;” see ABILITY, A, No. 2 and C, No. 2 note), primarily signifies “to lean upon,” hence, “to affirm stoutly, assert vehemently,” Luk 22:59; … Continue reading “Affirm”

Affinity (in the Bible) Scripture recognizes affinity as an impediment to wedlock. This is evident from the legislation contained in Lev., xviii, 8, 14-16, 18; xx, 11, 12, 14, 20, 21. Unlike canonical affinity, which arises both from lawful and unlawful consummated carnal intercourse, affinity in the code of the Old Testament springs from the … Continue reading “Affinity (in the Bible)”

Affinity (in Canon Law) A relationship arising from the carnal intercourse of a man and a woman, sufficient for the generation of children, whereby the man becomes related to the woman’s blood-relatives and the woman to the man’s. If this intercourse is between husband and wife, this relationship extends to the fourth degree of consanguinity, … Continue reading “Affinity (in Canon Law)”