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Comparative Greek Analysis: Mark 13:2 in Koine vs. Classical Greek
Original Text (Mark 13:2)
καὶ ὁ Ἰησοῦς ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν αὐτῷ· Βλέπεις ταύτας τὰς μεγάλας οἰκοδομάς; οὐ μὴ ἀφεθῇ ὧδε λίθος ἐπὶ λίθον ὃς οὐ μὴ καταλυθῇ.
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Revelation 21:8 and the Greek of Judgment and Exclusion
Original Text
τοῖς δὲ δειλοῖς καὶ ἀπίστοις καὶ ἐβδελυγμένοις καὶ φονεῦσι καὶ πόρνοις καὶ φαρμακοῖς καὶ εἰδωλολάτραις καὶ πᾶσι τοῖς ψευδέσι τὸ μέρος αὐτῶν ἐν Study more .....
Crasis in New Testament Greek
Definition of Crasis
Crasis (Greek: κρᾶσις) is a linguistic phenomenon in Greek where two adjacent words, especially when one ends in a vowel and the next begins with a vowel, combine to form a single word. The term itself means "mixing" or "blending," which captures the essence of this contraction Study more .....
Anchoring in Ptolemais: The Movement and Fellowship of Acts 21:7
Ἡμεῖς δὲ τὸν πλοῦν διανύσαντες ἀπὸ Τύρου κατηντήσαμεν εἰς Πτολεμαΐδα, καὶ ἀσπασάμενοι τοὺς ἀδελφοὺς ἐμείναμεν ἡμέραν μίαν παρ’ αὐτοῖς
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Revelation 5:13 and the Greek of Cosmic Doxology
Revelation 5:13
καὶ πᾶν κτίσμα ὃ ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ καὶ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς καὶ ὑποκάτω τῆς γῆς καὶ ἐπὶ τῆς θαλάσσης ἐστί, καὶ τὰ ἐν αὐτοῖς πάντα, ἤκουσα λέγοντας· τῷ καθημένῳ Study more .....
Greek Grammar Lesson from Luke 21:2
Luke 21:2
εἶδε δέ τινα χήραν πενιχρὰν βάλλουσαν ἐκεῖ λεπτὰ δύο,
Focus Topic: Object-Complement Structure and Present Participle in Action Description
This short narrative clause captures an act of humble generosity using a combination of accusative Study more .....
Greek Grammar Lesson from 2 Peter 1:21
2 Peter 1:21
οὐ γὰρ θελήματι ἀνθρώπου ἠνέχθη ποτὲ προφητεία, ἀλλ’ ὑπὸ Πνεύματος ἁγίου φερόμενοι ἐλάλησαν ἅγιοι Θεοῦ ἄνθρωποι.
Focus Topic: Passive Voice and Dative of Agency vs. ὑπό Study more .....
Comparative Greek Analysis: Hebrews 12:2 in Koine vs. Classical Greek
Original Text (Hebrews 12:2)
ἀφορῶντες εἰς τὸν τῆς πίστεως ἀρχηγὸν καὶ τελειωτὴν Ἰησοῦν, ὃς ἀντὶ τῆς προκειμένης αὐτῷ χαρᾶς ὑπέμεινε σταυρὸν, αἰσχύνης καταφρονήσας, Study more .....
Missionary Initiative and Grammatical Identity in Acts 11:20: Syntax and Semantic Range in the Expansion of the Gospel<
Ἦσαν δέ τινες ἐξ αὐτῶν ἄνδρες Κύπριοι καὶ Κυρηναῖοι, οἵτινες εἰσελθόντες εἰς Ἀντιόχειαν, ἐλάλουν πρὸς τοὺς Ἑλληνιστάς, εὐαγγελιζόμενοι τὸν κύριον Ἰησοῦν.
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Identifying Adverbs in New Testament Greek: A Practical Guide
Adverbs in New Testament Greek modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing detail on how, when, or where an action occurs. Recognizing adverbs is essential for accurate interpretation and translation.
1. Basic Function of Adverbs
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“διὰ τῶν ἐπακολουθούντων σημείων”: Participial Genitive of Means in Mark 16:20
Introduction: Signs That Follow
The longer ending of Mark concludes with a beautiful note of divine validation:
τὸν λόγον βεβαιοῦντος διὰ τῶν ἐπακολουθούντων σημείων
“confirming the word through the signs that followed.”
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“βεβαιοῦντος”: Present Participial Confirmation of the Word in Mark 16:20
Introduction: A Gospel Confirmed
The final line of Mark’s Gospel (long ending) says:
τοῦ κυρίου συνεργοῦντος, καὶ τὸν λόγον βεβαιοῦντος διὰ τῶν ἐπακολουθούντων σημείων
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“τοῦ κυρίου συνεργοῦντος, καὶ τὸν λόγον βεβαιοῦντος…”: Genitive Absolute and Divine Participation in Mark 16:20
Introduction: Signs of a Cooperative Kingdom
Mark 16:20 concludes with a profound description of divine activity:
Ἐκεῖνοι δὲ ἐξελθόντες ἐκήρυξαν πανταχοῦ,
τοῦ κυρίου συνεργοῦντος, καὶ τὸν λόγον βεβαιοῦντος διὰ Study more .....
Identifying Adjectives in New Testament Greek: A Practical Guide
Spotting adjectives in New Testament Greek can be a bit tricky at first, but there are some key patterns and grammar rules to help. This guide offers practical tips for recognizing adjectives in New Testament Greek, an essential skill for accurate reading and translation. Here are the main ways to identify Study more .....
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Learning New Testament Greek: Avoiding Common Student Mistakes
Learning New Testament Greek can be challenging, and students often encounter several common pitfalls. Here are some mistakes that new students typically make and suggestions on how to avoid them:
1. Neglecting Vocabulary
Mistake: Students often focus too much on grammar and overlook the importance Study more .....
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Matthew 11:29 and the Language of Invitation
Original Text
ἄρατε τὸν ζυγόν μου ἐφ’ ὑμᾶς καὶ μάθετε ἀπ’ ἐμοῦ, ὅτι πρᾷός εἰμι καὶ ταπεινὸς τῇ καρδίᾳ, καὶ εὑρήσετε ἀνάπαυσιν ταῖς ψυχαῖς ὑμῶν·
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Greek Grammar Lesson from Luke 19:4
Verse in Greek
καὶ προδραμὼν ἔμπροσθεν ἀνέβη ἐπὶ συκομορέαν, ἵνα ἴδῃ αὐτόν, ὅτι δι’ ἐκείνης ἤμελλε διέρχεσθαι.
Focus Topic: Purpose Clause with ἵνα and Complementary Infinitive with Imperfect of Intention
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Greek Grammar Lesson from 1 Timothy 3:6
Verse in Greek
μὴ νεόφυτον, ἵνα μὴ τυφωθεὶς εἰς κρίμα ἐμπέσῃ τοῦ διαβόλου.
Focus Topic: Subjunctive Purpose Clause with Aorist Passive Participle
This verse, part of the qualifications for overseers, demonstrates how Greek syntax expresses Study more .....
Comparative Greek Analysis: Revelation 22:2 in Koine vs. Classical Greek
Original Text (Revelation 22:2)
ἐν μέσῳ τῆς πλατείας αὐτῆς καὶ τοῦ ποταμοῦ ἐντεῦθεν καὶ ἐκεῖθεν ξύλον ζωῆς, ποιοῦν καρποὺς δώδεκα, κατὰ μῆνα ἕκαστον ἀποδιδοῦν τὸν καρπὸν Study more .....
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Greek Grammar Lesson from Matthew 19:9
Verse in Greek
λέγω δὲ ὑμῖν ὅτι ὃς ἂν ἀπολύσῃ τὴν γυναῖκα αὐτοῦ μὴ ἐπὶ πορνείᾳ καὶ γαμήσῃ ἄλλην, μοιχᾶται· καὶ ὁ ἀπολελυμένην γαμήσας μοιχᾶται.
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