Sine Modo

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Ursinus
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Sine Modo

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I was reading Matthew in the Vulgate (specifically 3:15). Jesus responds to John the Baptist, who tells him that he needs to be baptized by Jesus, "Sine modo." Does this just mean no? Equivalent to saying minime? If so, what is its literal signification?

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In hoc enim fallimur, quod mortem prospicimus" -- Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Vestibulum: Revised and Expanded

Διορθοῦ με εἰ πλανῶμαι, παρακαλῶ.

Gratia et Pax,

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Re: Sine Modo

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Sine is imperative: “Let (it be/happen) just now.” It translates ἄφες ἄρτι, likewise impera. + temporal adverb.

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