Some exercises in the study guides require different tools and further explanation.

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Word Study Explanation

 

This may be “all Greek to you,” but it is often necessary to explore the origin of a word to fine-tune your interpretation of the Bible.

 

The original languages of the Old and New Testaments are Hebrew (Old) and Greek (New). English translations of the Bible are usually done by teams that operate by consensus to find the best equivalent word. It is often impossible to find an exact match in meaning from one language to another. Sometimes there is a difference between the way we understand the English word and the way the translators understood it. And sometimes it is hard to convey the tense, voice, and mood of verbs when you translate them into another language.

 

Referring back to the original language can help you know where words are used, how they are used, and by whom.

 

Because verbs express action, they are often the most significant elements in the expression of thought and key to understanding what the author is trying to communicate. Therefore, understanding the Greek verb is a key to correct interpretation and application of Scripture.

 

Word Study Resource

 

This site has powerful tools making word studies quick and easy. You can view instructional videos or use the following instructions:

Blue Letter Bible: https://www.blueletterbible.org/

    • Type the verse reference that contains the word
    • Click the down arrow to select the Bible version
    • Click the magnifying glass button to search
    • Click the “Tools” button to the left of the verse
    • Click on the “Interlinear” box
    • Locate the word
    • Click the “Strong’s Number” of the word.

Determine the correct definition that fits the context of the passage from the “Outline of Biblical Usage” section – or – by scanning through the Thayer's Greek Lexicon provided on the page. The definitions are followed by the scripture references in which they are used. Some words have a long list to sift through. Below that list is an index of scripture references. Click the reference to quickly find the applicable definition.

Multiple scriptures, from different books/chapters, can be displayed using the "Multiple Verse Retrieval" tool, located under the "Search" tool.

(Don’t get overwhelmed. You'll figure out these Lexicons.)