Craig

I am planning to write an email something along these lines to one of my comp friends at Theological College to clarify what he thinks. He may also be able to ask his Greek lecturer. Does this sound a reasonable way to put the question?

From the normal way 1 Tim 2:14b reads in Greek, would you say it is reasonable to conclude that “the woman” refers to someone who is
1 Definitely alive at the time of writing
2 Probably alive but could possibly be dead
3 Probably dead but could possibly be alive
4 Definitely dead
5 Either alive or dead. Impossible to tell. Greek tenses have no bearing on the issue.

If you are able to give reasons for your answer, it would be very helpful. Thanks.