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“ἐταράχθη”: The Aorist Passive of Emotional Turmoil in Matthew 2:3

Posted on February 3, 2025 by New Testament Greek

Introduction: A King Troubled, A City Disturbed In Matthew 2:3, the reaction to the magi’s inquiry about the “king of the Jews” is immediate and intense: Herod was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. The verb ἐταράχθη {etarachthē} is central … Continue reading →

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The Neuter Articular Aorist Passive Participle in Matthew 1:20: “τὸ ἐν αὐτῇ γεννηθὲν”

Posted on January 20, 2025 by New Testament Greek

Introduction: Participles and the Mystery of Conception In Matthew 1:20, the angelic message to Ἰωσὴφ {Iōsēph} delivers the revelation that Μαρίαμ is pregnant, but not by human means. The phrase τὸ ἐν αὐτῇ γεννηθὲν is central to this divine disclosure. … Continue reading →

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