[B-Greek] interlinears for beginners

Eric Biggs ericb at gracechurchreno.org
Tue Apr 19 09:43:44 EDT 2005


My opinion as a beginner,

In my Greek reading class there are many who think building a vocabulary is the most important thing in learning Greek, as opposed to understanding the parsing of verbs and such.  I believe both have equal weight.  I have noticed that those that do not focus with the same strength on grammar cannot read Greek, though they may be able to join a host of Pastor's in decalring what a word means. (the etymological value and not the linguistic contextual value)

The simple understanding of the Participle is proof to this, when one sees an article seperated by a hand full of other words not knowing that it is linked the Participle, the translation becomes quite ignorant.

So as a beginner, why don't we strive to read the Greek and not a line of text that is in between two greek lines of text?
It may be difficult at first, but I think there is a lot to learn from the host of Greek Scholars that shun such material.

Why can't we carry our Greek NT to church and follow along with the sermon?  I believe this gives a great reading work out.


Eric Biggs,
zealous stundent
Reno, NV


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