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How to Know What Biblical Greek Words Mean

NMNick Messmer · Nov 26, 2021, 8:28 PM · Last modified: Sep 28, 2026, 11:39 AM
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In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso and Nick Messmer discuss the how to do lexical semantics to determine the meaning of biblical Greek words by looking at specific examples.

Here's a snapshot of what you can expect in this conversation:

  • The key objectives of lexical semantics and the tools we have available to us
  • How lexical semantics helps you to understand a language more broadly
  • Aspects of lexical semantics that are underemphasized in biblical studies
  • Specific examples of biblical Greek words and how to analyze their meanings
  • And much, much more!

You can listen to the episode and find show notes here: https://biblingo.org/blog/how-to-know-what-biblical-greek-words-mean/

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