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Greek Lessons
- “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
- Declensions in the Storm: Case Usage in Matthew 8:26
- Testimony on the Road: Aorist Participles and Mission Grammar in Acts 8:25
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Tag Archives: Revelation 22:7
Keeping the Words: A Grammar Window into Revelation 22:7
Καὶ ἰδοὺ ἔρχομαι ταχύ. μακάριος ὁ τηρῶν τοὺς λόγους τῆς προφητείας τοῦ βιβλίου τούτου. (Revelation 22:7)
Modern Greek Pronunciation: kai idou érchomai tachý. makários o ti̱rṓn tous lógous ti̱s profi̱teías tou vivlíou toútou.
Literal English Translation: And behold, I am coming quickly. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.
Koine Greek Structure Explained καὶ ἰδοὺ – Coordinating conjunction + interjection: “And behold!” (ἰδοὺ from ἰδέ, used for dramatic focus). ἔρχομαι – Present middle/passive indicative 1st singular from ἔρχομαι, “I am coming.” Expresses a near-future action with present vividness. ταχύ – adverb, “quickly, soon.” μακάριος – nominative masculine singular adjective, “blessed, happy.”… Learn Koine Greek