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chiz74

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one shall stand for many -> εἷς ὑπὲρ πολλῶν ἀγωνιεῖται
« on: 07 May, 2012, 06:44:15 »
i need an accurate translation of  "one shall stand for many"
if unable to translate any knowledge of where i can find a translation would be helpful.
« Last Edit: 09 May, 2012, 09:14:23 by billberg23 »
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Re: need a phrase translated
« Reply #1 on: 07 May, 2012, 07:49:57 »
Can you give us a hint as to where this quotation comes from?  Or at least tell us what you mean by "stand" — be a substitute? be a defender? be an equivalent? or something else?
And please, as advised, read The Rules (click at top of page) before posting, esp. Rule 1.3.
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Re: one shall stand for many
« Reply #2 on: 07 May, 2012, 10:08:54 »
« Last Edit: 07 May, 2012, 10:37:59 by mavrodon »
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Re: one shall stand for many
« Reply #3 on: 07 May, 2012, 15:56:06 »
Do either of mavrodon's suggestions (above) fit your case?
It would also be important, for translation into ancient Greek, to know if your "one" is masculine, feminine, or neuter;  animal, vegetable, or mineral.  The ball's in your court, chiz.
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Re: one shall stand for many
« Reply #4 on: 07 May, 2012, 16:40:14 »
one is masculine.   the phrase means one person will stand up to defend others.   
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Re: one shall stand for many
« Reply #5 on: 07 May, 2012, 17:32:29 »
"εἷς  δι' ὅλους ἀγωνίζεται"?
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Re: one shall stand for many
« Reply #6 on: 07 May, 2012, 17:55:23 »
Quote from: mavrodon on 07 May, 2012, 17:32:29
"εἷς  δι' ὅλους ἀγωνίζεται"?
— or, using ancient syntax/vocabulary, εἷς ὑπὲρ πολλῶν ἀγωνιεῖται (one will fight for many) or εἷς ὑπὲρ πολλῶν ἀγωνιζέσθω (let one fight for many).
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Re: one shall stand for many -> εἷς διὰ πoλλοὺς ἀγωνιεῖται
« Reply #7 on: 07 May, 2012, 18:24:12 »
thats perfect.  thanks for the help!  i really appreciate it!
sorry about breaking rule 1.3 i should have took the time to read through it all
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