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Greek Lessons
- Judgment of the Rebels: Grammar and Imagery in Jude 6
- Bondage Before Adoption: A Grammatical and Theological Study of Galatians 4:3
- Found Faithful: Divine Expectations and Grammatical Precision in 1 Corinthians 4:2
- Authority Through the Lord: A Grammatical and Theological Study of 1 Thessalonians 4:2
- Dislocation and Apposition: Royal Titling in Biblical Hebrew
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Nouns in New Testament Greek
1. Definition and Function
Definition of a Noun: A noun (ὄνομα) is a word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.
Functions of Nouns in a Sentence: Nouns can serve multiple roles, such as:
Subject: The main actor in a sentence.
Direct Object: The recipient of the action.
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“ἐχάρησαν”: The Second Aorist Passive Deponent of Joy in Matthew 2:10
Introduction: The Grammar of Overwhelming Joy
As the magi finally see the star—confirmation of divine guidance—the text states: “they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.” The Greek verb ἐχάρησαν {echarēsan} is a grammatical paradox: passive in form, but active in function. It is a Study more .....
Grammatical Analysis of Ephesians 5:22
Grammatical Analysis of Ephesians 5:22
Αἱ γυναῖκες τοῖς ἰδίοις ἀνδράσιν ὑποτάσσεσθε ὡς τῷ Κυρίῳ
Word Breakdown
Greek Word
Gloss
Grammatical Analysis
Αἱ
the
Article, Nominative Plural Feminine — agrees with γυναῖκες
γυναῖκες
wives
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“ἐκλήθη”: Divine Guest or Invited Savior? The Aorist Passive in John 2:2
Introduction: The Guest Who Becomes the Giver
In John 2:2, Jesus and his disciples are introduced as guests to the wedding at Kana:
“Jesus also was invited to the wedding, along with his disciples.”
The verb used here—ἐκλήθη {eklēthē}—is the aorist passive indicative form of καλέω Study more .....
Greek Grammar Lesson from Galatians 6:10
Verse in Greek
ἄρα οὖν ὡς καιρὸν ἔχομεν, ἐργαζώμεθα τὸ ἀγαθὸν πρὸς πάντας, μάλιστα δὲ πρὸς τοὺς οἰκείους τῆς πίστεως.
Focus Topic: Hortatory Subjunctive and Temporal Clause with ὡς
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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.
Literal English Translation
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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
Acts 21:7 doesn’t dwell Study more .....
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
Adverbs provide additional information about verbs, adjectives, Study more .....
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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.”
The prepositional Study more .....
“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
“...the Lord working with them, and confirming Study more .....
“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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