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Aktionsart and Ask, Seek, Knock (Matt 7:7-8)

By TylerR on Wed, 05/31/17
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Koine Greek
Bible Passages

William Mounce: In first year Greek, we teachers need to make a bigger deal of Aktionsart. Meaning isn’t conveyed just by the meaning of the word, or its tense, or its aspect. Language gives us many tools to nuance what we want to say, and our students need to know that meaning can also help convey aspect.

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Bert Perry

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Wed, 05/31/17

And for the uninitiated—which until 30 seconds ago included me—here’s a quick definition of Aktionsart. Don’t worry, it will not make you a form critic, but it may help you understand the Scriptures better.

Aspiring to be a stick in the mud.

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