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Prepositions

A word placed typically before a noun or pronoun used in place of a noun and indicates the relationships of that noun or pronoun to a verb, an adjective, or another noun or pronoun.

Prepositions Used with One Case

Preposition	Case	Translation
ἀνἀ	Accusative	up, again
ἀπὀ	Ablative	from, away from
έκ	Ablative	from, out from (source), out from within
είς	Accusative	into, unto, with reference to, because of, against (hostility)
πρό	Ablative	before

Prepositions Used with Two Case

Preposition	Case	Translation	Case	Translation
άντί	Ablative	instead of- substitution	Genitive	Against (opposed to)
έν	Locative	in, with in, among (in the plural)	Instrumental	by (means of), with
μετά	Genitive	with (loosely associated with, accompanied by)	Accusative	after
περί	Genitive	about, generally concerning	Accusative	around (position); about (specifically concerning)
σὐν	Dative	together with (intimately)	Locative	with (close association)
ὑπέρ	Genitive	On behalf of, for the sake of, in place of (substitution)	Accusative	over, above, beyond
ὑπο	Ablative	by (direct agency)	Accusative	under

Prepositions Used with Three Case

Preposition	Case	Translation	Case	Translation	Case	Translation
ἐπί	Genitive	upon, on (Emphatic, contact), at, by	Locative	upon, on, at, over (position)	Accusative	upon, on the basis of, on the occasion of, against (oppression). Up to (without going over)
διά	Ablative	possibly – through (source)	Genitive	through (intermediate agency)	Accusative	on account of, because of
κατά	Ablative	down from	Genitive	down upon, against (contrary to)	Accusative	according to, with reference to, as measured by
παρά	Ablative	from (The side of)	Locative	by the side of	Accusative	beside, beyond, against, (contrary to)
πρός

PrepositionsLuther Walker2023-12-11T12:15:24-08:00

The Substantial Value of the Blood of Christ Seen through the Different Cases and Prepositions used with the Blood

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Understanding the cases and how they relate to the sentence is extremely important to fully understanding what is being expressed by the author. Since in the Greek language, case is governed by function, not by form, it is important to also look at other aspects of the sentence to determine which case the noun is being used in and then in what way that case is being expressed. Prepositions are also a very significant part of the sentence and often limit the nouns to a specific case because of the function of the preposition. When it comes to the blood of Christ there are many different views; however, the more predominate ones are whether it is figurative or literal. Did Jesus shed His blood on the cross for all mankind or is the blood only being used figuratively of the work of Christ on the cross? In order to understand if a concept is figurative or literal we need to understand how it is being used in the sentence and whether the function is restricted to either figurative or literal all the time. If it is not restricted to one concept or the other, we then need to look at the meaning of the case and the context to determine if it is figurative or literal in application. As we study Scripture it becomes very clear that the blood of Christ is literal and was shed for the sins of mankind. We see this through the different cases and preposition that are used with the blood of Christ. Each case has its own sphere of understanding and expressed a completely different concept that often times must […]

The Substantial Value of the Blood of Christ Seen through the Different Cases and Prepositions used with the BloodLuther Walker2018-10-28T06:03:04-07:00

Biblical Greek First Year Lesson 8

Class Notes

Prepositions

Prepositions are adverbs specialized to define more clearly the meaning of case, many of which came to be used in composition with verbs. When the word functions as an adverb it does not need an object; however, when serving as a preposition it required an object.

Some words can function as either prepositions or adverbs, depending on whether they have an object:

Preposition: “She walked across the bridge.” (“Across” is a preposition because it relates to “the bridge.”)

Adverb: “She walked across.” (“Across” functions as an adverb because it has no object and modifies the verb “walked.”)

The Greek preposition is used to better define the idea of case. They assist the cases by aiding in clarifying the meaning of the case. The case governs the meaning of the preposition. Therefore, the preposition does not give the meaning to the case, for they do not govern the case.

As an example for how the meaning of the preposition is governed by the case it is used with we can examine the different meanings of παρά (para) based upon what case the noun is expressing. παρά (para) primarily means “beside,” “alongside,” or “near. The English word parallel is derived from παράλληλος (parallēlos), which is a compound of two parts: παρά (para): Meaning “beside” or “alongside.” ἀλληλος (allēlos): Meaning “one another.”

Ablative: from the side of.

Locative: by the side of.

Accusative: beside, beyond, against (contrary to).

By the nature of the Nominative and Vocative cases, they do not use prepositions. Therefore, the cases that use prepositions are the genitive, ablative, dative, locative, instrumental, and accusative.

When used in compound with the verbs the prepositions have two common uses.

The preposition is merely local. I throw out combines ἐκ […]

Biblical Greek First Year Lesson 8Luther Walker2024-10-25T14:28:29-07:00

Greek Grammar Table of Contents

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Greek Grammar Rescue

A Collection of Koine Greek Charts, Grammar, and Parts of Speech for the Student of Biblical Greek

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The purpose of this book is to assist students of Koine (Biblical) Greek with studying by combining the first four years of study into one concise and easy to use aid. Within these pages, the student will find every aspect of the Greek language from the forms, to how different parts of the sentences are used. I originally designed this book to provide a way for me to keep the notes and charts of my classes in a compact, concise booklet for studying anywhere at any time. Now that the book is complete, I continue to find it to be an irreplaceable assistant in my continued studies of the Greek language and explaining God’s Word in the Pastorate. My desire is that this book will help other Pastors and saints in their studies as they endeavor to understand and present the Word of God accurately to their congregations, friends, relatives, coworkers, and with all others that God so graciously gives opportunity to share His Word.

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