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Greek Lessons
- “As the Face of an Angel”: Syntax and Semantics of Divine Radiance in Acts 6:15
- “Not About Bread”: The Grammar of Misunderstanding in Matthew 16:11
- The Name Revealed and the Fear It Stirred: Herod’s Misjudgment in Mark 6:14
- The Measure of Recompense: Grammatical Nuance in 2 Corinthians 6:13
- Outward Show, Inward Fear: Purpose and Pressure in Galatians 6:12
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Stumbling Blocks and Subjunctives: Volitional Grammar in 1 Corinthians 8:13
διόπερ εἰ βρῶμα σκανδαλίζει τὸν ἀδελφόν μου, οὐ μὴ φάγω κρέα εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα, ἵνα μὴ τὸν ἀδελφόν μου σκανδαλίσω. — 1 Corinthians 8:13
The Syntax of Self-Denial
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Divine Encounters in Aorist and Indicative: A Grammatical Glimpse into Matthew 19:2
καὶ ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ ὄχλοι πολλοί, καὶ ἐθεράπευσεν αὐτοὺς ἐκεῖ. — Matthew 19:2
Opening the Scene: Syntax in Action
This short yet vivid verse from the Gospel of Matthew paints a moment of intense public response and divine intervention. Study more .....
The Origin of the Date of Pascha: A Historical and Theological Examination
The determination of the date of Pascha—known as Easter in English-speaking countries—has been one of the most historically significant and controversial issues in Christian liturgical history. Despite its centrality in Christian faith—as the commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus the Messiah—Christians Study more .....
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Judge for Yourselves: Divine Obedience in Acts 4:19
The Verse in Focus (Acts 4:19)
ὁ δὲ Πέτρος καὶ Ἰωάννης ἀποκριθέντες πρὸς αὐτοὺς εἶπον· εἰ δίκαιόν ἐστιν ἐνώπιον τοῦ Θεοῦ ὑμῶν ἀκούειν μᾶλλον ἢ τοῦ Θεοῦ, κρίνατε
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Forgiveness Amid Cruelty in Luke 23:34: Imperatives, Ignorance, and Irony in Crucifixion Greek
ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς ἔλεγε· Πάτερ, ἄφες αὐτοῖς· οὐ γὰρ οἴδασι τί ποιοῦσι. διαμεριζόμενοι δὲ τὰ ἱμάτια αὐτοῦ ἔβαλον κλῆρον.
Imperfective Prayer of the Crucified: ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς ἔλεγε
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Good Friday: Matthew 27:46, Greek Grammar, Calendar Calculations, and Historical Coincidences
Good Friday is the day Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It marks the culmination of Jesus’s passion, occurring during the Jewish festival of Passover. In the Gospel accounts of the crucifixion, one of the most striking moments is captured in Matthew 27:46, when Jesus cries out Study more .....
Manipulative Zeal and Paul’s Rebuke in Galatians 4:17
Introduction: When Zeal Turns Toxic
Paul warns the Galatians about those who seek to manipulate their devotion:
ζηλοῦσιν ὑμᾶς οὐ καλῶς, ἀλλὰ ἐκκλεῖσαι ὑμᾶς θέλουσιν, ἵνα αὐτοὺς ζηλοῦτε
“They are zealous for you, not in Study more .....
From Whom the Whole Body Grows: Unity and Function in Ephesians 4:16
The Verse in Focus (Ephesians 4:16)
ἐξ οὗ πᾶν τὸ σῶμα συναρμολογούμενον καὶ συμβιβαζόμενον διὰ πάσης ἁφῆς τῆς ἐπιχορηγίας κατ’ ἐνέργειαν ἐν μέτρῳ ἑνὸς ἑκάστου μέρους Study more .....
The Custom of the Sabbath: A Greek Look at Luke 4:16
Luke 4:16
Καὶ ἦλθεν εἰς Ναζαρέτ, οὗ ἦν τεθραμμένος, καὶ εἰσῆλθεν κατὰ τὸ εἰωθὸς αὐτῷ ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ τῶν σαββάτων εἰς τὴν συναγωγήν, καὶ ἀνέστη ἀναγνῶναι.
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Sharing in the Gospel: Grammatical Partnership and Ecclesial Generosity in Philippians 4:15
Fellowship in Giving and Receiving: Literary and Theological Context of Philippians 4:15
Philippians 4:15 — οἴδατε δὲ καὶ ὑμεῖς, Φιλιππήσιοι, ὅτι ἐν ἀρχῇ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, ὅτε ἐξῆλθον ἀπὸ Μακεδονίας, οὐδεμία Study more .....
Justice and the Lord: Grammatical Petition and Retributive Theology in 2 Timothy 4:14
The Coppersmith’s Harm: Literary and Theological Context of 2 Timothy 4:14
2 Timothy 4:14 — Ἀλέξανδρος ὁ χαλκεὺς πολλά μοι κακὰ ἐνεδείξατο· ἀποδῴη αὐτῷ ὁ Κύριος κατὰ τὰ ἔργα αὐτοῦ·
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Until I Come: Grammatical Imperatives and Ministerial Priorities in 1 Timothy 4:13
Devotion to the Word: Literary and Theological Context of 1 Timothy 4:13
1 Timothy 4:13 — ἕως ἔρχομαι πρόσεχε τῇ ἀναγνώσει, τῇ παρακλήσει, τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ.
(“Until I come, give attention to the public reading, to exhortation, to teaching.”)
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Withdrawal and Mission: Temporal Syntax and Theological Momentum in Matthew 4:12
Turning Point in Galilee: Literary and Theological Context of Matthew 4:12
Matthew 4:12 — Ἀκούσας δὲ ὅτι Ἰωάννης παρεδόθη ἀνεχώρησεν εἰς τὴν Γαλιλαίαν.
(“Now when he heard that John had been handed over, he withdrew into Galilee.”)
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Learning Contentment: The Grammar of Sufficiency in Philippians 4:11
The Verse in Focus (Philippians 4:11)
οὐχ ὅτι καθ’ ὑστέρησιν λέγω· ἐγὼ γὰρ ἔμαθον ἐν οἷς εἰμι αὐτάρκης εἶναι
οὐχ ὅτι... λέγω: Clarifying Motive
Paul opens this sentence with a familiar construction:
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In Vain? Apostolic Anxiety and Grammatical Tension in Galatians 4:11
Labor in Doubt: Literary and Theological Context of Galatians 4:11
Galatians 4:11 — φοβοῦμαι ὑμᾶς μήπως εἰκῆ κεκοπίακα εἰς ὑμᾶς.
(“I fear for you, that perhaps I have labored in vain for you.”)
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Speaking Against and Judging the Law (James 4:11)
Introduction: Slander as Judgment of the Law
James issues a stark ethical and theological warning against slander among believers:
Μὴ καταλαλεῖτε ἀλλήλων, ἀδελφοί…
“Do not speak against one another, brothers…”
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Striving to Enter: Grammatical Urgency and Covenantal Warning in Hebrews 4:11
Let Us Strive: Literary and Theological Context of Hebrews 4:11
Hebrews 4:11 — Σπουδάσωμεν οὖν εἰσελθεῖν εἰς ἐκείνην τὴν κατάπαυσιν, ἵνα μὴ ἐν τῷ αὐτῷ τις ὑποδείγματι πέσῃ τῆς ἀπειθείας.
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In This Name: Grammatical Testimony and Christological Boldness in Acts 4:10
Healing in the Name: Literary and Theological Context of Acts 4:10
Acts 4:10 — γνωστὸν ἔστω πᾶσιν ὑμῖν καὶ παντὶ τῷ λαῷ Ἰσραὴλ ὅτι ἐν τῷ ὀνόματι Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ τοῦ Ναζωραίου, ὃν ὑμεῖς ἐσταυρώσατε, Study more .....
Known by God: Grammatical Emphasis and Theological Identity in Galatians 4:9
From Knowledge to Bondage: Literary and Theological Context of Galatians 4:9
Galatians 4:9 — νῦν δὲ γνόντες Θεόν, μᾶλλον δὲ γνωσθέντες ὑπὸ Θεοῦ, πῶς ἐπιστρέφετε πάλιν ἐπὶ τὰ ἀσθενῆ καὶ πτωχὰ στοιχεῖα, Study more .....
Interrogated for a Healing: Grammatical Irony and Theological Clarity in Acts 4:9
Standing Trial for Kindness: Literary and Theological Context of Acts 4:9
Acts 4:9 — εἰ ἡμεῖς σήμερον ἀνακρινόμεθα ἐπὶ εὐεργεσίᾳ ἀνθρώπου ἀσθενοῦς, ἐν τίνι οὗτος σέσῳσται,
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