It is in understanding that the Koiné (“ common“) Greek language uses many cognates (see Footnote # 1) which in spite of utilizing the same root words, derive diverse meanings based upon the grammar especially verbs concerning their tense, voice, and mood, which is very misleading in understanding the full meanings of Greek words listed in the Strong’s dictionary.Īll languages combine words ( compounds), and have cognates wherein words express diverse meaning, wherein the Greek language abounds in this practice. The preface states it is a root dictionary ONLY – see below – “Strong’s Preface to the Dictionary.” This is because Strong’s dictionary is not specific to any particular word within any particular passage, it is generic based only upon Greek roots, and cannot be used in word studies of any Greek words found in the Greek New Testament. (The last Endnote, number #5 lists what Bible resources use which Greek New Testament, with colored fonts and a star grading system (the higher the blue star, the better), and some insights into these common Bible research aids – If I get anything wrong please let me know.

One thing that many believers do concerning the handling of Greek words, is use Strong’s Concordance’s Dictionary to translate Greek words – this is not only a fundamental error but can lead to devastating conclusions regarding the misunderstanding of many Greek words.

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