John, ὁ βαπτίζων (Mark 6:14)

by Rob Plummer | Sep 28, 2019 | Extended Exegetical Discussions, Grammar, Mark, Mark 06, Other Texts, Scripture Passage

Dr. Plummer uses a participial referehttps://vimeo.com/336231730nce to John, ὁ βαπτίζων (Mark 6:14), to review some characteristics of present participles....

Greek Resources for the Gospel of Matthew

by Rob Plummer | Sep 21, 2019 | Grammar, Greek Resources, Matthew, Scripture Passage, Special Editions

In this weekend video, Dr. Plummer overviews two excellent resources to help you in studying the Greek text of the Gospel of Matthew—the Baylor Handbook on the Greek Text of Matthew, by Wesley G. Olmstead (note also vol. 2), and the Exegetical Guide to the Greek New...

The B-I-B-L-E and εἰμι, sung by Jeff Hurtgen

by Daily Dose | Sep 14, 2019 | Creative Learning, Grammar, Greek Songs, Memory Help, Scripture Passage

Greek lyrics originally put to this song by Dr. Ben Merkle The B – I – B – L – E Yes that’s the book for me εἰ-μι εἰ ἐσ-τι Yes that is Greek to me I stand alone on the Word of God, the B – I – B – L – E I stand alone on the Word of God, ἐσ-μεν ἐσ-τε...

2 Corinthians 12:7, Why a Present Subjunctive

by Rob Plummer | Sep 7, 2019 | Extended Exegetical Discussions, Grammar, Other Texts, Scripture Passage

When Paul says that the thorn in his flesh was given “to torment” him, he employs a present tense subjunctive for the verb κολαφίζω (torment, strike, beat). Why?...

Infinitives Song, to the tune of “Mary Had a Little Lamb”

by Daily Dose | Aug 3, 2019 | Creative Learning, Grammar, Greek Songs, Memory Help, Scripture Passage

Infinitives Song, to the tune of “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” Sung by Jeff Hurtgen λυειν (Present Active Infinitive) λυεσθαι (Present Middle/Passive Infinitive) λυσαι (Aorist Active Infinitive) λυσασθαι (Aorist Middle Infinitive) [και] [and] λυθηναι (Aorist Passive...

Exegetical Gems from Biblical Greek, by Ben Merkle

by Rob Plummer | Jul 20, 2019 | Creative Learning, Extended Exegetical Discussions, Grammar, Greek Resources, Matthew, Scripture Passage, Special Editions

Exegetical Gems from Biblical Greek, by Ben Merkle, is an enjoyable way to review grammatical concepts while focusing on biblical passages where the grammatical point under review makes a difference in meaning. Knowing Greek really does make a difference in reading...