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July 2, 2004 at 7:38 pm · Comments (2)

Can any of my scholarly English/language friends provide me with an example of when unto is used in a context other than in the Golden Rule?

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openschwa July 2, 2004 at 9:46 pm #

Two spring to mind:

“Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; then all these things will be added untoyou.” (Matthew 6:33 KJV, also a hymn)

“‘For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.’” (Luke 2:11 KJV, but not a hymn)

It’s an archaic word; that’s why you only hear it in Biblical and proverbial contexts.

kelley July 13, 2004 at 2:52 pm #

“unto thine own self be true” – one thats not quite so religious. hehehe

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