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“ἦν… ἐκεῖ”: The Imperfect Tense of Presence in John 2:1

Posted on February 1, 2024 by New Testament Greek

Introduction: The Mother Was There The clause καὶ ἦν ἡ μήτηρ τοῦ Ἰησοῦ ἐκεῖ appears understated, yet its grammatical structure offers insightful narrative and theological signals. The use of ἦν {ēn}, the imperfect tense of εἰμί, and the adverb ἐκεῖ … Continue reading →

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