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Why do we say he is risen instead of "has" risen?
by Newbie » Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:34 pm
Why do we say He is risen instead of He has risen?
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Re: Why do we say he is risen instead of "has" risen?
by jimwalton » Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:35 pm
Because "has" sounds past tense—that it was something he DID (which is true, but...); When we say "He IS risen" is implies that he rose, and he is still risen—that it is something he IS: He IS risen.
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