Category: Greek
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Hebrew-Greek Equivalents with the TEXT command in Accordance
When reading the Hebrew Bible or Septuagint, these questions naturally arise: What does the LXX usually do with this Hebrew word? What Hebrew words does this Greek word normally translate? Emmanuel Tov’s Hebrew/Greek parallel tool allows users to answer these questions with just a few clicks. In decades past, one had to pull the massive […]
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Integrity, Perfection, and Brokenness
Scripture really has no heroes apart from God himself. Sure, there are characteristics and patterns that can be emulated, but no character is without serious flaws. Let’s take David as an example. What was commendable about him? David’s Flaws I’ve been thinking about this a lot recently in light of (1) a sermon I preached […]
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Wordplay in LXX Gen 39:20–21
Writing about the Hebrew narrative, Nahum Sarna says the Joseph story is told by a master storyteller who employs novelistic techniques with consummate skill (Genesis, JPS Commentary, p.254). I think I hear a bit of that skill echoing into the work of the Greek translator, as well. When I read Genesis 39:20–21, the similar sounds […]
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Confusion in Mark
As I finish reading through Mark again, the theme of confusion is strikingly clear to me from beginning to end. It’s the black backdrop from which moments of clarity stand out like stars. Confusion I should put together a comprehensive list, but here’s a few: Jesus is accused of blasphemy in 2:7 when he heals […]
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Crossway’s Greek New Testament Reader’s Edition
In light of Crossway’s recent release of their Hebrew Old Testament: Reader’s Edition, I want to highlight their companion volume, The Greek New Testament: Reader’s Edition. Since its release in 2018, this has been my go-to Greek New Testament because it provides my favorite GNT, The Tyndale House Greek New Testament, in a beautifully typeset […]
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Looking around with Jesus
I experience something with verses like this, and I’m not sure I can effectively communicate the sentiment. Nevertheless, I try. Mark 11:11 Καὶ εἰσῆλθεν εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα εἰς τὸ ἱερόν, καὶ περιβλεψάμενος πάντα, ὀψίας ἤδη οὔσης τῆς ὥρας, ἐξῆλθεν εἰς Βηθανίαν μετὰ τῶν δώδεκα. He entered Jerusalem and went into the temple. And when he had […]
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Etymological Dictionary of Greek in Accordance
This week, alongside the Brill Dictionary of Classical Greek, Accordance has released Robert Beekes’ Etymological Dictionary of Greek (2 vols.). In the preface, Beekes describes his work as “the first comprehensive etymological dictionary of Greek in the English language … incorporating the most recent scholarly literature on Greek etymology” (p. vii). I’ve used a hardback […]
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New Testament Library in Accordance
Accordance has a fantastic sale right now on the Old Testament and New Testament Library series (OTL and NTL) by Westminster John Knox Press. OTL and NTL are longstanding pillars in biblical scholarship, regularly appearing on best commentary lists like this one by Scot McKnight. The contributors are regularly insightful and helpful to anyone interested […]
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Brill Dictionary of Ancient Greek in Accordance
Accordance has released The Brill Dictionary of Ancient Greek, also known as GE, GI (the Italian editions), BrillDAG, and MGS, the “official” shorthand designation recommended by SBL. It’s currently on sale for $74.40. I’ve been using this lexicon in print since it was published, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m thrilled to see how it […]
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Greek Idioms with Examples from Scripture
There are plenty of better places to go for Enlish to Greek, but this is my little list. I’m sure there’s typos and whatnot. It’s just notes, but I thought some of you might like to see it as it develops. I’ll update it occasionally. If you want a full English-Greek dictionary, see Woodhouse. agree […]
Brian W. Davidson 