It isn't possible in every instance to have a perfect translation sometimes no corresponding word exists in the target language, or the grammar doesn't have a one to one correspondence. More than occasionally, this is very helpful in gaining insight into exactly what the text of the Word of God says, as well as clearing up misunderstandings that come from simple limitations in translation. This is not modern Greek, but Koine Greek, the "common" = "κοινη" Greek language that came about as a result of the massive conquests of the Greek empire under Alexander the Great in 336-323 BC, and remained a common language for roughly another six to seven centuries, until the mid-300's AD. I am writing this article to encourage people to dig into the original Greek text of the New Testament. 2018, added to resource list, additional Smith reference and few minor edits, May 2018, biblewebapp resource reference Sept. Wiebe, March 2015, added Android app links to resource list Nov. Encouragement to dig: Koine Greek Articles home page Encouragement to dig: Koine Greek (Garth D.
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