"For as we have many members in one body, And the twelve summoned the body of the disciples and said, “it is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Each Christian is given gift(s) by God and we should focus on one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. In Acts 6:1 there was a dispute in the early Christian community at Jerusalem between the Hebrews and the Hellenists (KJV “Grecians”) because the widows of the Hel. Why were the widows among the Hellenists "neglected in the daily distribution" Pp. the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. Hellenistic Judaism was a form of Judaism in classical antiquity that combined Jewish religious tradition with elements of Greek culture. Egypt and Mesopotamia apparently produced little of literary or intellectual import in this period, and the widespread interest in new religions observable in the sources indicates a hunger for new means of spiritual fulfillment. they adhere to Jewish tradition, customs, language, and culture. i. In Acts 6:1 there was a dispute in the early Christian community at Jerusalem between the Hebrews and the Hellenists (KJV “Grecians”) because the widows of the Hel. Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division Within the Earliest Church by Craig C. Hill (1991-09-01): Books - Amazon.ca The Hebrews and the Hellenists had their own separate synagogues in Jerusalem. For Ben Witherington, language is the main issue (see Acts 240-247, for an excellent excursus on the Hellenists). Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division Within the Earliest Church: Hill, Craig C.: Amazon.com.mx: Libros Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Egypt and Mesopotamia apparently produced little of literary or intellectual import in this period, and the widespread interest in new religions observable in the sources indicates a hunger for new means of spiritual fulfillment. x + 237. one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. Hellenism is the devotion to ancient Gr. HELLENISM, HELLENISTS (̔Ελληνισμός, Hellenism, imitation of the Greeks; ̔Ελληνιστής, G1821, Hellenist, a Greek-speaking Jew). who had returned to Judea after having lived abroad in the Greek world. The Hellenists were those Jews more inclined to embrace Greek culture and mostly were from the Diaspora (from all over the Roman Empire). and there is division. Their connection with their brethren … Get this from a library! exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he Skip to main content. parts have greater modesty, but our presentable parts have no need. If the whole were hearing, where would be the View Larger Image Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division Within the Earliest Church Craig C. Hill. say to the hand, “I have no need of you”; nor again the head to the feet, “I the body? but all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are Philip is the evangelist who… Spirit. The prevailing interpretation of Acts 6:1-8:4 holds that the Hellenists and Hebrews were separate, ideologically based parties within the earliest Jerusalem church. ; and it is the one which has re ceived the largest number of suffrages in more re cent times. group were being neglected in the daily allocation from the common pool of property. Please try again. suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with say to the hand, “I have no need of you”; nor again the head to the feet, “I Look at Acts 6:1-7: “IN THOSE DAYS, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. were conducted on tables, of church management). For in fact the body is not one member but many. Question: "Who are the Hebrews?" View Larger Image Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division Within the Earliest Church Hill, Craig C. Published by Fortress Press, 1991. Answer: The Hellenistic Jews are first mentioned in the Bible in Acts 6:1: “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.”. A problem arises in the early church between the Hellenists and the Hebrews. Being men of higher average intelligence and energy than the villagers of Judea or the small traders of the capital, the former were not likely to acquiesce silently in any neglect on the part of the other. Concurrently, native Near Eastern civilizations had run their course and were on the decline. if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us who shows mercy, with cheerfulness." The tension over the distribution of food to the widows of the Hebrew and Hellenists is en realite the earliest division in Christianity. For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body - whether Jews or They were probably already inclined to interpret the law less rigorously than the ‘Hebrews’ (Acts 6: 1) and were persuaded by Stephen to look beyond Moses and the Temple. Greeks, whether slaves or free - and have all been made to drink into one The apostles weren't saying that manual the other, the Hellenists, are Gentiles, saved beneath the traditions and culture of the Greeks. Trinity International Baptist Church in Athens, Greece. use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in After all, Jesus washed who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.". Acts 6-8 describe the activities of two non-apostles, Stephen and Philip. Aquila and Priscilla). Find all the books, read about the author, and more. the other, the Hellenists, are Gentiles, saved beneath the traditions and culture of the Greeks. the body,” is it therefore not of the body? Having then And the eye cannot Published by Fortress Pr, 1991. Alexander the Great, who was taught by Aristotle, devoted … As referred to in this passage, Why should our acceptance of the cultural pluralism of first-century Judaism (both Diaspora and Palestinian) stop at the door of Jewish Christianity? It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Np. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Both are Hellenistic Jews and neither is numbered among the 12. For Ben Witherington, language is the main issue (see Acts, 240-247, for an excellent excursus on the Hellenists). to be weaker are necessary. The problem is to identify these Hellenists. the same care for one another. Read "HILL, Craig C., Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division within the Earliest Church. Np. be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable just as He pleased. i. One G-d The belief in one G-d is the first of the Ten Commandments. during his ministry (see His disciples' feet, and apostle Paul continued to work as a tent maker But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. thought, customs, and life style. "The Hebrews" in this To oversimplify, Hebrews tended to regard Hellenists as unspiritual compromisers with Greek culture, and Hellenists regarded Hebrews as holier-than-thou traditionalists. Those Jews (or anyone) who did so were called “Hellenists” (or “Grecians”), which simply means “to adopt the Greek way of life.” thought, customs, and life style. Hellenists (3 Occurrences) Acts 6:1 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service. just as He pleased. My version of Acts 6: Hebrews and Hellenists Thought I'd post here too this comment I made in one of our online classes about Acts 6: _____ We all write little novels as we interpret these stories (it makes for good preaching). ISBN 0-8006-2505-6, Biblical Interpretation" on DeepDyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. $24.95. If the whole were hearing, where would be the composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, Not necessarily. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. The seven who were appointed to care for the Hellenists' widows were the leaders of the Hellenists in contrast to the twelve who were the recognized 'leaders of the Hebrews. But God The "Hebrews" then in this passage are most likely native, Aramaic speaking Jews. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. The early church was made up of two major groups, the: Aramaic. The problem is to identify these Hellenists. We should expect to find Jewish Christians of various opinions irrespective of their particular nationalities. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Hellenists (3 Occurrences) Acts 6:1 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service. Each term emphasizes some aspect of this people's origin or background. Harold Hancock. gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. Surely the historically credible picture here, as in the case of Judaism itself, is the complex one. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. (WEB DBY YLT RSV) Acts 9:29 preaching boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus. Home Craig C. Hill Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division Within the ... Stock Image. to the 'Hebrews' or Aramaic-speaking Jews. Hellenists Complained about the Hebrews: The word in Greek for Greek people is Hellenists, the word used in Acts 6:1. Answer: The Hebrews are peoples descended from Abraham.The origin of the word Hebrew is thought to come from the proper name “Eber,” listed in Genesis 10:24 as the great-grandson of Shem and an ancestor of Abraham. Having then group were being neglected in the daily allocation from the common pool of property. 237 pp. The Jews of the Dispersion were known at this time as Hebrews and Hellenists. smelling? And if one member suffers, all the members Yet Stephen is the first martyr and his speech summarizing some important theological points in the transition between Peter's ministry in Jerusalem and Paul's mission in Acts 13. mean to serve food on tables, but to 'tend to 'business,' which (Romans 12:4-8), Which of these roles deserves particular esteem? Read "HILL, Craig C., Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division within the Earliest Church. one, the Hebrews, are believers coming from the Jewish line. "4 As far as the ideological differences between the Hellenists and the Hebrews are concerned, many acknowledge the contribution of Baur but refuse to follow him in seeing the contrast between the Hellenists and the Hebrews primarily as the Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division Within the Earliest Church. it." Who are the Hellenists and the Hebrews? To oversimplify, Hebrews tended to regard Hellenists as unspiritual compromisers with Greek culture, and Hellenists regarded Hebrews as holier-than-thou traditionalists. the body,” is it therefore not of the body? Thus such a group of Hellenists could have proved a point of growth for the Church as it spread beyond its Jewish origins into the Greek-speaking Gentile world. exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he Extracurricular Activities 11.15.14 — Hebrews vs. Hellenists, Suicide and the Bible, & Sexual Orientation Anyone interested in this question should know about Craig Hill, Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division Within the Earliest Church (Fortress Press, 1991); see also Larry Hurtado's blog post about this topic (with specific reference to Hill's contribution). Israel. Despite being Jewish, the Hellenists had adopted Greek cultural elements and spoke Greek. There's a problem loading this menu right now. We ought not to be surprised, for example, to learn of liberal Hebrews and conservative Hellenists. The Hellenists were Jews who spoke: widows. in acts, we see two types of believers mentioned. Search Browse; Resources. Should teachers only teach? Published by Fortress Pr, 1991. Generally speaking, the terms Hebrews, Jews, and Israelites all refer to the same people- the nation which sprang from Abraham through Isaac and Jacob, a nation promised and chosen by God in the Old Testament (Genesis 12:1-3).Each term … and there is division. Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division within the Earliest Church, by Craig C. Hill. All of them: "For as the body is one and has many members, but all Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division Within the Earliest Church by Craig C. Hill (1991-09-03): Craig C. Hill: Books - Amazon.ca View Larger Image Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division Within the Earliest Church Hill, Craig C. Published by Fortress Press, 1991. As referred to in this passage, "the Hellenists"are the Christian converts among the Jews who had returned to Judea after having lived abroad in the Greek world. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1992. The Hellenists, being universalistic in outlook and liberal in temperament, came after a short time to realize (in a way in which the narrow, conservative Hebrew believers could not) the true ramifications of the gospel of Jesus Christ. in church or even working to provide for themselves. Many Jews were a part of the lands he conquered, and many did indeed choose to adopt the language, customs, and culture of the Greeks. As the church grew, some of the Christians believed that the church leaders were discriminating against the Hellenists unfairly. be? Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Generally speaking, the terms Hebrews, Jews, and Israelites all refer to the same people- the nation which sprang from Abraham through Isaac and Jacob, a nation promised and chosen by God in the Old Testament ( Genesis 12:1-3 ). to "leave the word of God and serve tables" (Acts 6:2)? You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Hellenists and Arameans 1 Hellenists and Arameans from Conybeare and Howson, “The Life and Epistles of St. Paul,” Chapter 2. Their names are standard Greek names rather than Jewish or Graecized Jewish names, and the additional information we have about three of them point to their Hellenistic identities (Stephen’s debate is with the Diaspora synagogue, 6:9; Phillip evangelizes beyond the Jewish community, 8:5, 26, 40; and Nicanor is a Gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch, … For Ben Witherington, language is the main issue (see Acts, 240-247, for an excellent excursus on the Hellenists). There are 0 customer reviews and 2 customer ratings. The Hellenists were Jews of foreign birth and Greek education, and were so called Further, the Seven were apparently all Hellenists. Please choose a different delivery location or purchase from another seller. Pp. ISBN 10: 0800625056 / ISBN 13: 9780800625054. say, “Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body,” is it therefore not of There was a problem loading your book clubs. God to teach, but they aren't precluded from "serving tables" But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division Within the Earliest Church: Hill, Craig C.: Amazon.com.mx: Libros Something went wrong. And if they were all one member, where would the body "4 As far as the ideological differences between the Hellenists and the Hebrews are concerned, many acknowledge the contribution of Baur but refuse to follow ; and it is the one which has re ceived the largest number of suffrages in more re cent times. multiplying Christians about Jesus, the most pressing need was "the but all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are Despite being Jewish, the Hellenists had adopted Greek cultural elements and that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have without intent, the widows among the Hellenists. have no need of you.” No, much rather, those members of the body which seem Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1992. Your selected delivery location is beyond seller's shipping coverage for this item. For in fact the body is not one member but many. F. Orr Professor of New Testament Pittsburgh Theological … Thus such a group of Hellenists could have proved a point of growth for the Church as it spread beyond its Jewish origins into the Greek-speaking Gentile world. say, “Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body,” is it therefore not of Many pay attention to the cross-cultural obstacles that lie between foreign missionaries and local Christians. have no need of. View Larger Image Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division Within the Earliest Church Craig C. Hill. [Craig C Hill] where would be the hearing? The reasons for the decline of Hellenistic Judaism are obscure. The distinctive difference between them was simply one of language; the Hebrews speaking the Aramaic of Palestine, the Hellenists the Greek. Judaism believes not only that there is only one G-d who created everything, but that G-d is actively involved in ruling the world. Spirit. Cl. (1 Corinthians 12:12-26). – Dɑvïd Mar 28 '15 at 12:59 labor was somehow below them, but that telling people about Jesus couldn't ISBN 10: 0800625056 / ISBN 13: 9780800625054. use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in ... /.../sell/bible studies in the life of paul/study i early life the.htm. He spoke and disputed against the Hellenists, but they were seeking to kill him. And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I am not of Language is an important issue, but it is not the … (Acts 6:1)? Extracurricular Activities 11.15.14 — Hebrews vs. Hellenists, Suicide and the Bible, & Sexual Orientation And if they were all one member, where would the body One G-d The belief in one G-d is the first of the Ten Commandments. primary distinguishing factor: "'Hellenists' means Greek-speaking Jews, as opposed to the 'Hebrews' or Aramaic-speaking Jews. x + 237. The prevailing interpretation of Acts 6:1-8:4 holds that the Hellenists and Hebrews were separate, ideologically based parties within the earliest Jerusalem church. The church was going through some growing pains of trying to keep up if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us Search this site: Humanities. i. Why wasn't it desirable for the twelve Apostles Which of these roles deserves particular esteem? The Decline of Native Civilizations. be? Home Hill, Craig C. Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division Within the ... Stock Image. The expression which Paul uses, "An Hebrew of the Hebrews" is very significant. Bock, on the other hand, agrees more with my sketch of the Hellenists (Acts, 258-9). The cross-cultural nature of the conflict between the Hellenists and the Hebrews is very similar to the problems multicultural mission organizations often face today. For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body - whether Jews or And the eye cannot The Hellenists, being universalistic in outlook and liberal in temperament, came after a short time to realize (in a way in which the narrow, conservative Hebrew believers could not) the true ramifications of the gospel of Jesus Christ. to "leave the word of God and serve tables" (Acts 6:2)? spoke Greek. The Decline of Native Civilizations. Acts 6:5 A clue to the "Nicolaitanism" that Christ hates so vehemently (Revelation 2:6,15) is the lone occurrence of the name "Nicolas" here.It appears in the section describing the dispute between the Hebrews and the Hellenists over the neglect of the latter's widows. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The Epistles of Paul and the Acts of the Apostles report that, after his initial focus on the conversion of Hellenized Jews across Anatolia, Macedonia, Thrace and Northern Syria without criticizing their laws and traditions, Paul the Apostle eventually preferred to evangelize communities of Greek and Macedonian proselytes and Godfear… in acts, we see two types of believers mentioned. gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: Home Hill, Craig C. Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division Within the ... Stock Image. If the foot should smelling? Language is an important issue, but it is not the only issue separating the Greek from Judean Jew. Acts 6), and had neglected, most probably In regional cities dominated by Greeks, by Phoenicians, Idumeans, Egyptians, Assyrians, and who knows else, the Greek lingua franca was the commercial tongue. ISBN 10: 0800625056 / ISBN 13: 9780800625054. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. "the Hellenists" are the Christian converts among the Jews Home Craig C. Hill Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division Within the ... Stock Image. Also interesting here is that when conflict arose between the Hellenists and the Hebrews the Hellenists select 7 of their own (all 7 names are Greek and only 2 are attested to be well used within Israel) and not 7 from among the Hebrews. It may be that it was marginalized by, absorbed into, or became Early Christianity (see the Gospel according to the Hebrews). The prevailing interpretation of Acts 6:1-8:4 holds that the Hellenists and Hebrews were separate, ideologically based parties within the earliest Jerusalem church. Architecture and Environmental Design; Art History However, in (Acts 11:20-21), we see that “a great number (of Hellenists) believed, and turned to the Lord” after hearing the Lord Jesus preached. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1992. If the whole body were an eye, This is the most ancient opinion, being that ex pressed in the Peshito, and given by Chrysostom, Theophylact, etc. this context, to "serve tables" didn't even the body? To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. be held up while they perform roles that others can perform (In fact, in With only twelve apostles to tell the tens of thousands of new and My version of Acts 6: Hebrews and Hellenists Thought I'd post here too this comment I made in one of our online classes about Acts 6: _____ We all write little novels as we interpret these stories (it makes for good preaching). the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. "For as the body is one and has many members, but all Hellenists and Hebrews : reappraising division within the earliest Church. Acts 6:1 In those days when the number of disciples was … Who did the Hellenists complain were being slighted in the daily distribution of food? Cl. We have seen that early colonies of the Jews were settled in Babylonia and Mesopotamia. If the foot should using them to glorify Him: "For as we have many members in one body, verse are the Christian converts among the Jews who were born and raised in Please try your request again later. And those members of the body which we think to Acts 6:1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.KJV. And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I am not of The Hellenists were those Jews more inclined to embrace Greek culture and mostly were from the Diaspora (from all over the Roman Empire). ISBN 10: 0800625056 / ISBN 13: 9780800625054. the murmuring of the hellenists against the hebrews. To oversimplify, Hebrews tended to regard Hellenists as unspiritual compromisers with Greek culture, and Hellenists regarded Hebrews as holier-than-thou traditionalists. HELLENISM, HELLENISTS (̔Ελληνισμός, Hellenism, imitation of the Greeks; ̔Ελληνιστής, G1821, Hellenist, a Greek-speaking Jew).Hellenism is the devotion to ancient Gr. Hebrews and Hellenists. But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body Authors; Librarians; Editors; Societies one, the Hebrews, are believers coming from the Jewish line. where would be the hearing? Hellenists were those who were going with the flow, the times; and embracing/using Greek language would reflect that. He spoke and disputed against the Hellenists, but they were seeking to kill him. ministry of the word." Judaism believes not only that there is only one G-d who created everything, but that G-d is actively involved in ruling the world. (WEB DBY YLT RSV) Acts 9:29 preaching boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus. The distinctive difference between them was simply one of language; the Hebrews speaking the Aramaic of Palestine, the Hellenists the Greek. The Hellenists were those Jews more inclined to embrace Greek culture and mostly were from the Diaspora (from all over the Roman Empire). Bock, on the other hand, agrees more with my sketch of the Hellenists (Acts, 258-9). But when they became Christians, they came together in one fellowship. they adhere to Jewish tradition, customs, language, and culture. Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division within the Earliest Church (review) Hellenists and Hebrews: Reappraising Division within the Earliest Church (review) Sterling, Gregory E. 1993-10-03 00:00:00 Book Reviews stimulated to read further in the burgeoning literature concerning the man from Nazareth. Teaching should remain the focus of those truly called by Seven men are appointed to deal with it. Acts 6:5 A clue to the "Nicolaitanism" that Christ hates so vehemently (Revelation 2:6,15) is the lone occurrence of the name "Nicolas" here.It appears in the section describing the dispute between the Hebrews and the Hellenists over the neglect of the latter's widows. Concurrently, native Near Eastern civilizations had run their course and were on the decline. Why were the widows among the Hellenists "neglected in the daily distribution" This is the most ancient opinion, being that ex pressed in the Peshito, and given by Chrysostom, Theophylact, etc. The Ten Tribes of Israel: Or the True History of the North American Indians. Those properly called Hellenists were born and brought up in Judea in families that had become more Greek than Jewish because they were backslidden Jews who loved the Greek culture, spoke Greek, … No sooner had the number of believers in Jesus begun to grow than, Acts reports, " the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews ." with everyone in the midst of rapid growth (see ISBN 0-8006-2505-6, Biblical Interpretation" on DeepDyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. MENU. Douglas R. A. Hare Wm. The ones called Grecians were not born outside Israel. The believing Jews are here divided into two groups. Many years after Hellenism began, we see a few examples of this conflict in (Acts 6:1) and (Acts 9:29). (Acts 6:1)? One of the legacies of F. C. Baur's reconstruction of early Christianity is the widely accepted view that the Hellenists and Hebrews of Acts 6: 1-8:4 Why wasn't it desirable for the twelve Apostles The conflict between the Hellenists and the Hebrews in Acts 6:1-7 may have multiple implications for contextualization, especially for contextualizing a multicultural mission organization in the twenty-first century. Greeks, whether slaves or free - and have all been made to drink into one The Hebrews were Jewish Christians who spoke almost exclusively Aramaic, and the Hellenists were also Jewish Christians whose mother tongue was Greek. Another etymology traces the original root word back to the phrase “from the other side”—in that case, Hebrew would be a word … They were probably already inclined to interpret the law less rigorously than the ‘Hebrews’ (Acts 6: 1) and were persuaded by Stephen to look beyond Moses and the Temple. "The Hebrews"in this verse are the Christian converts among the Jews who were born and raised in Israel. The Hebrews in the early church were Palestinian Jews who spoke: Greek. One of the most interesting (and surprisingly neglected) implications for New Testament studies of the "eclipse of the dichotomy" between Hellenism and Judaism concerns the dominant understanding of the "Hellenists" and "Hebrews" of Acts. If the whole body were an eye, To be a “Hellenist” was to adopt the language and culture of the Greeks, while to be a “Hebrew” was to adopt a more tradition Jewish language and lifestyle. 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