Barclay notes that (1) originally, it meant "the reward given to a messenger for bringing good tidings." ... "# Classical, Septuagint, and Various Papyri Examples Some specific classical examples include the fact that it was used by Homer to refer, not to the message, but to the reward given to the messenger.# Furthermore, in Attic Greek it always occurred in the plural and generally referred to sacrifices or thank offerings made in behalf of good tidings. ...

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