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- 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...
- September 9th, 2012, 3:31 pm
- Forum: New Testament
- Topic: Τhe perfect οιδα & Romans 8:28
- Replies: 7
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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...
- September 3rd, 2012, 2:55 pm
- Forum: New Testament
- Topic: Τhe perfect οιδα & Romans 8:28
- Replies: 7
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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...