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About Νέα Ελληνικά

Learning Modern Greek offers a powerful bridge to mastering New Testament (Koine) Greek, not only because of their shared alphabet and overlapping vocabulary, but because Modern Greek gives you living access to the pronunciation, rhythm, and cultural continuity of the language. While Koine Greek is a historical form with distinct grammatical features, many core linguistic structures—like verb roots, case systems, and idiomatic expressions—have echoes in today’s usage. Immersing yourself in Modern Greek trains your ear to hear the language as it's still spoken, helps internalize vocabulary intuitively, and fosters a deeper cultural and devotional connection to the biblical text through the living linguistic heritage of Greece. In essence, Modern Greek doesn't just support your study of the New Testament—it extends and animates it.

From Middle to Passive: The Evolution of Reception in 1 Corinthians 16:11

This article explores the rich grammatical texture of a passage from the New Testament — specifically 1 Corinthians 16:11. We examine how the verb ἐκδέχομαι, a middle-voice verb in Koine Greek, conveys agency and personal involvement — and how its evolution into Modern Greek reveals shifts in voice, syntax, and relational nuance.

μὴ τις οὖν αὐτὸν ἐξουθενήσῃ· προπέμψατε δὲ αὐτὸν ἐν εἰρήνῃ, ἵνα ἔλθῃ πρός με· ἐκδέχομαι γὰρ αὐτὸν μετὰ τῶν ἀδελφῶν. (1 Corinthians 16:11) The Verb That Welcomes: A Deep Dive into ἐκδέχομαι

In this pastoral closing of his letter, Paul speaks of Timothy and urges the Corinthians not to despise him.… Learn Koine Greek

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