Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
It is the first blessed overture of
Spanish translation:
es el primer ofrecimiento santo de
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English term
It is the first blessed overture of
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commentary on Genesis 3
Gn 3:9
In the light of the subsequent procedure of God in announcing salvation (cf. v. 15) it seems best to consider the question as designed to bring Adam to a realization of the nature of his condition and to a confession of his sin. ***It is the first blessed overture of*** saving grace in the Bible.
In the light of the subsequent procedure of God in announcing salvation (cf. v. 15) it seems best to consider the question as designed to bring Adam to a realization of the nature of his condition and to a confession of his sin. ***It is the first blessed overture of*** saving grace in the Bible.
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es el primer ofrecimiento santo de
gracia salvadora...
El hombre y la mujer se escondieron, y Dios los llama: por primera vez en la Biblia les ofrece la gracia, el perdón.
freedictionary:
o·ver·ture (vr-chr)
n.
1. Music
a. An instrumental composition intended especially as an introduction to an extended work, such as an opera or oratorio.
b. A similar orchestral work intended for independent concert performance.
2. An introductory section or part, as of a poem; a prelude.
3. An act, offer, or proposal that indicates readiness to undertake a course of action or open a relationship.
tr.v. o·ver·tured, o·ver·tur·ing, o·ver·tures
1. To present as an introduction or proposal.
2. To present or make an offer or proposal to.
El hombre y la mujer se escondieron, y Dios los llama: por primera vez en la Biblia les ofrece la gracia, el perdón.
freedictionary:
o·ver·ture (vr-chr)
n.
1. Music
a. An instrumental composition intended especially as an introduction to an extended work, such as an opera or oratorio.
b. A similar orchestral work intended for independent concert performance.
2. An introductory section or part, as of a poem; a prelude.
3. An act, offer, or proposal that indicates readiness to undertake a course of action or open a relationship.
tr.v. o·ver·tured, o·ver·tur·ing, o·ver·tures
1. To present as an introduction or proposal.
2. To present or make an offer or proposal to.
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Patricia Carreira Payne
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Es la primera revelación bendecida de la gracia salvadora en la Biblia.
overture en este caso se puede tomar en la acepción de "revelación", y también como "intento de acercamiento"
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Margaret Schroeder
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Mexico
The right words in the right place.
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constituye la primera iniciativa/oferta bienaventurada de...
Para este texto: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overture “1 a: an initiative toward agreement or action”.
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Note added at 9 hrs (2009-07-01 02:37:55 GMT)
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Otra opción, “representa” en vez de “constituye”.
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Note added at 9 hrs (2009-07-01 02:37:55 GMT)
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Otra opción, “representa” en vez de “constituye”.
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jacana54 (X)
: No lo vi cuando ponía el mío; estamos pensando en lo mismo.
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Marylen
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jude dabo
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Beatriz Ramírez de Haro
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Gamaliel Novelo
: Buenas palabras... (me voy con la oferta bienaventurada)
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