Monthly Archives: October 2014

“τὰ ἐμὰ… τῶν ἐμῶν”: Possessive Adjectives and Personal Ownership in John 10:14

Posted on October 1, 2014 by New Testament Greek

Introduction: The Language of Possession Jesus says: γινώσκω τὰ ἐμὰ καὶ γινώσκομαι ὑπὸ τῶν ἐμῶν “I know the things that are mine, and I am known by those who are mine.” In both clauses, the possessive adjective ἐμός (“mine”) appears … Continue reading →

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“γινώσκω τὰ ἐμὰ καὶ γινώσκομαι ὑπὸ τῶν ἐμῶν”: Reciprocal Knowing and Shepherd Identity in John 10:14

Posted on October 1, 2014 by New Testament Greek

Introduction: The Shepherd Who Knows and Is Known In John 10:14, Jesus states: Ἐγώ εἰμι ὁ ποιμὴν ὁ καλός, καὶ γινώσκω τὰ ἐμὰ καὶ γινώσκομαι ὑπὸ τῶν ἐμῶν. “I am the good shepherd, and I know my own, and my … Continue reading →

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