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The Word Was with God: A Grammatical Journey from John 1:1

Posted on April 23, 2025 by New Testament Greek

Unfolding the Verse John 1:1 : Ἐν ἀρχῇ ἦν ὁ Λόγος, καὶ ὁ Λόγος ἦν πρὸς τὸν Θεόν, καὶ Θεὸς ἦν ὁ Λόγος. Transliteration (Modern Greek pronunciation): En archí ín o Lógos, ke o Lógos ín pros ton Theón, ke … Continue reading →

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Comparing Modern Greek and Koine Greek

Posted on March 28, 2025 by New Testament Greek

Modern Greek and Koine Greek, though genetically related, differ in numerous linguistic and historical respects. Koine Greek, the dialect of the Greek New Testament, emerged in the Hellenistic period as a common dialect (κοινή διάλεκτος) that unified various Greek dialects … Continue reading →

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Honor Under the Yoke: Grammar Across the Ages in 1 Timothy 6:1

Posted on June 1, 2023 by New Testament Greek

1 Timothy 6:1 Ὅσοι εἰσὶν ὑπὸ ζυγὸν δοῦλοι, τοὺς ἰδίους δεσπότας πάσης τιμῆς ἀξίους ἡγείσθωσαν, ἵνα μὴ τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ Θεοῦ καὶ ἡ διδασκαλία βλασφημῆται. Modern Greek Study more …..

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Growing Stronger: A Grammar Exploration in Acts 9:22

Posted on September 1, 2022 by New Testament Greek

Acts 9:22 Σαῦλος δὲ μᾶλλον ἐνεδυναμοῦτο καὶ συνέχυνε τοὺς Ἰουδαίους τοὺς κατοικοῦντας ἐν Δαμασκῷ, συμβιβάζων ὅτι οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ Χριστός. Modern Greek Pronunciation: Sávlōs Study more …..

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Calling the Workers: Grammar Echoes in Matthew 20:8

Posted on August 1, 2020 by New Testament Greek

Matthew 20:8 ὀψίας δὲ γενομένης λέγει ὁ κύριος τοῦ ἀμπελῶνος τῷ ἐπιτρόπῳ αὐτοῦ· κάλεσον τοὺς ἐργάτας καὶ ἀπόδος αὐτοῖς τὸν μισθὸν ἀρξάμενος ἀπὸ τῶν ἐσχάτων Study more …..

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Going Out Again: Grammar Pathways in Matthew 20:5

Posted on May 1, 2020 by New Testament Greek

Matthew 20:5 πάλιν ἐξελθὼν περὶ ἕκτην καὶ ἐνάτην ὥραν ἐποίησεν ὡσαύτως. Modern Greek Pronunciation: pálin exelthón peri ékti̱n kai enáti̱n óran epí̱isen ósáftos. Literal English Translation: Again going out around the sixth Study more …..

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Testing Your Own Work: Grammar Crossroads in Galatians 6:4

Posted on February 1, 2020 by New Testament Greek

Verse in Focus Galatians 6:4 : τὸ δὲ ἔργον ἑαυτοῦ δοκιμαζέτω ἕκαστος, καὶ τότε εἰς ἑαυτὸν μόνον τὸ καύχημα ἕξει καὶ οὐκ εἰς τὸν ἕτερον· Modern Pronunciation: to de Érgon eaftoú dokimazéto Study more …..

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Why Then Did Moses Command It? A Grammar Inquiry from Matthew 19:7

Posted on July 1, 2019 by New Testament Greek

Matthew 19:7 λέγουσιν αὐτῷ· τί οὖν Μωσῆς ἐνετείλατο δοῦναι βιβλίον ἀποστασίου καὶ ἀπολῦσαι αὐτήν; Modern Greek Pronunciation: légousin aftó̱: ti ú̱n Mōsís enetílato doúnai vivlíon apostasíou kai apolý̱sai Study more …..

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Joy in the Descent: Greek Grammar in Luke 19:6

Posted on June 1, 2019 by New Testament Greek

Luke 19:6 καὶ σπεύσας κατέβη, καὶ ὑπεδέξατο αὐτὸν χαίρων. Modern Greek Pronunciation: ke spévsas katévi, ke ypédexthe aftón chaíron. Literal English Translation: And having hurried, he came down, and received him rejoicing. Koine Verbal Texture Study more …..

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Will God Not Bring Justice? Grammar Shifts in Luke 18:7

Posted on July 1, 2018 by New Testament Greek

Luke 18:7 ὁ δὲ Θεὸς οὐ μὴ ποιήσῃ τὴν ἐκδίκησιν τῶν ἐκλεκτῶν αὐτοῦ τῶν βοώντων πρὸς αὐτὸν ἡμέρας καὶ νυκτός, καὶ μακροθυμῶν ἐπ’ αὐτοῖς; Modern Greek Pronunciation: o Study more …..

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Echoes of Power: A Grammatical Encounter in John 18:6

Posted on June 1, 2018 by New Testament Greek

1. Verse Reference : John 18:6 John 18:6 ὡς οὖν εἶπεν αὐτοῖς ὅτι ἐγώ εἰμι, ἀπῆλθον εἰς τὰ ὀπίσω καὶ ἔπεσον χαμαί Modern Greek Transliteration: Os ún ípen aftÍs óti egÓ ími, apÍlthon is ta opÍso kai Épeson chamÁi Literal … Continue reading →

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Not Because We Lack Authority: A Grammar Voyage through 2 Thessalonians 3:9

Posted on October 1, 2017 by New Testament Greek

2 Thessalonians 3:9 οὐχ ὅτι οὐκ ἔχομεν ἐξουσίαν, ἀλλ’ ἵνα ἑαυτοὺς τύπον δῶμεν ὑμῖν εἰς τὸ μιμεῖσθαι ἡμᾶς. Modern Greek Pronunciation: ouch óti ouk échomen exousían, all’ ína eaftoús týpon dómen ymín Study more …..

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Grammatical Evolution from Koine to Modern Greek: A Focused Analysis of Matthew 17:22

Posted on January 1, 2017 by New Testament Greek

1. Verse Reference : Matthew 17:22 Ἀναστρεφομένων δὲ αὐτῶν εἰς τὴν Γαλιλαίαν εἶπεν αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Μέλλει ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου παραδίδοσθαι εἰς χεῖρας ἀνθρώπων Modern Study more …..

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From Benediction to Blessing: The Grammatical Soul of Jude 2 Across Time

Posted on February 1, 2016 by New Testament Greek

1. Verse Reference: Jude 2 ἔλεος ὑμῖν καὶ εἰρήνη καὶ ἀγάπη πληθυνθείη Modern Greek Transliteration: Éleos ymÍn kai eirÍni kai agÁpi plithinthÍi Literal English Translation: Mercy to you, and peace, and love—may it be multiplied. 2. Koine Morphological Study more … Continue reading →

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