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by Brian Peterson
April 20th, 2013, 11:59 am
Forum: Teaching Methods
Topic: Why not start with modern Greek?
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Re: Why not start with modern Greek?

I think this thread is deserving of more insights, if there are those who still feel they can contribute to the discussion I'm a self-taught student of biblical greek. My long term goals are to be able to read the GNT with ease, and maybe learn some proficiency in speaking modern Greek (when studyin...
by Brian Peterson
September 9th, 2012, 3:31 pm
Forum: New Testament
Topic: Τhe perfect οιδα & Romans 8:28
Replies: 7
Views: 2133

Re: Τhe perfect οιδα & Romans 8:28

So I wouldn't rely on οἶδα as meaning "I have perceived." Would it be fair that οιδα can signify "I know" (in a stative manner) based upon "having perceived" in the past? Wallace observes that "there is very little distinction between the act and its results...The...
by Brian Peterson
September 3rd, 2012, 2:55 pm
Forum: New Testament
Topic: Τhe perfect οιδα & Romans 8:28
Replies: 7
Views: 2133

Τhe perfect οιδα & Romans 8:28

It is typically thought that the perfect οιδα does not imply past action, but is strictly implying a present tense time reference. However, I am finding that the normal force of the perfect works well in many (if not all) cases from the NT. I am not aware of an example where an exclusive present for...

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