NT Greek et al.

Musing on the NT, its Greek, and related topics

Recent Posts

• Why did Jesus ask Peter why? Discipleship implications from Peter walking on water (and sinking)August 18, 2025
  It’s a climactic moment in a thrilling pericope. Jesus has just grabbed Peter from the waters, waters he was just walking on top of going towards Jesus but then, upon seeing the wind and waves, he started to sink. His… Read more: Why did Jesus ask Peter why? Discipleship implications from Peter walking on water (and sinking)
• Grammar and Theology: Insights from Matthew 28:19-20January 9, 2025
  What did Jesus command in Matthew 28.19-20 (often called “the Great Commission”)? There’s been some quibbling in the commentaries and blog world over two different ways to construe the passage. Specifically, how the opening participle relates to the main imperative.… Read more: Grammar and Theology: Insights from Matthew 28:19-20
• Translating the 3rd Person Imperatives in the Lord’s Prayer, Part 2: the one praying is responsibleOctober 17, 2024
  There is a core linguistic dictum: “form implies meaning.” Regarding the Lord’s Prayer, the fact that it begins with three 3rd person imperatives and then continues on with three 2nd person imperatives is important and should affect how we understand… Read more: Translating the 3rd Person Imperatives in the Lord’s Prayer, Part 2: the one praying is responsible

Areas of Interest

NT Greek

Thinking at the intersection of traditional Greek studies, linguistic approaches, and the concerns of teachers and learners of Koine Greek.

Non-Canonical Texts

Considering non-canonical Greek texts as proper subjects for analysis of Koine Greek, as well as documents of importance for understanding the New Testament and the life of the church.

Interpretation

Thinking about how language study interfaces with the message and theology of the New Testament, and the Bible in general.