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Greek Grammar Lesson from Matthew 5:12
Matthew 5:12
χαίρετε καὶ ἀγαλλιᾶσθε, ὅτι ὁ μισθὸς ὑμῶν πολὺς ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς· οὕτω γὰρ ἐδίωξαν τοὺς προφήτας τοὺς πρὸ ὑμῶν.
Focus Topic: Imperatives and the Aorist Indicative in Historical ReferenceThis verse is a rich example of Greek mood usage: imperatives for exhortation and the aorist indicative for historical allusion. Both aspects function together to strengthen the encouragement in the Sermon on the Mount.
Imperatives of Joy: χαίρετε and ἀγαλλιᾶσθεThe verse opens with two present imperatives:
Greek Word Mood Tense Meaning χαίρετε Imperative Present Rejoice! ἀγαλλιᾶσθε Imperative Present Exult!The present tense of both verbs emphasizes ongoing action — a continuous attitude of joy and exultation, not just a one-time response.… Learn Koine Greek
