THE DATIVUS COMMODI
THE DATIVUS COMMODI
THE DATIVUS COMMODI [or also INCOMMODI] is such a Dative as is not governed by the verb according to Grammatical rules, but owing to a special reason is employed to indicate some advantage [or disadvantage] flowing from it.
The DATIVE [as BEN. AR. MONT. de Idiot. H. L. p. 4, observes], when added to the language beyond (out of) the wonted construction of the verb, indicates the signification of advantage and use: e.g.-Mar 9:23, , Germ. alles ist mglich, dem Glaubenden zu gut (all is possible for the good of him that believes): Beng. Vers. Germ., note on the passage; and add the Gnom. note.-Rom 6:10, , , i.e. for the abolishing of sin. The Dative of disadvantage.-2Co 5:15, , . The Dative of advantage. See the Gnom.-See also Gnom. on Rev 2:14, .