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Greek Lessons
- The Grammar of Pleading: Conditional Syntax and Subjunctive Permission in Matthew 8:31
- The Grammar of Silence: Commands, Purpose, and the Messianic Secret
- “What to Us and to You?”: Demonic Recognition and Eschatological Grammar in Matthew 8:29
- Whispers of Identity: From Prophets to Pronouns in Mark 8:28
- The Field of Blood: Passive Voice and Temporal Clauses in Matthew 27:8
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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.
Indirect Object: Indicates to whom or for whom the action is done.
2. Gender of Nouns
Nouns in NT Greek are classified as masculine, feminine, or neuter. This affects agreement with articles and adjectives.
Masculine: Generally denotes male beings.
Example: ἀνήρ (“man”) in John 1:6.
Feminine: Typically denotes female beings.
Example: γυναῖκα (“woman”) in Luke 8:2.… Learn Koine Greek