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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Sine Modo
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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Vestibulum: Revised and Expanded
Διορθοῦ με εἰ πλανῶμαι, παρακαλῶ.
Gratia et Pax,
Joannes Ursinus
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Re: Sine Modo
Sine is imperative: “Let (it be/happen) just now.” It translates ἄφες ἄρτι, likewise impera. + temporal adverb.