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Originally posted by Peetster
"Turn the other cheek" is more complicated than that. The original greek uses two different words for strike. The first word suggests the relationship between a slave and an owner, and typically involves striking with the back of the hand. By "turning the other cheek", you are telling the assailer to strike you in a manner that suggests a peer, with the palm of the hand.
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Well now, I don't know about the rest of you, but I certainly learned something new today. Now, my day's not a total loss, afterall.  Thanks, Peetster.
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