Chapter 3: Summary – Syntax and Semitic Idioms in the Septuagint

IBL 205 • CHAPTER 3 OVERVIEW

Chapter 3: Syntax and Semitic Idioms in the Septuagint

Recognizing translation Greek and Hebraic constructions carried over into the New Testament.

Core Lessons in Chapter 3

  • Lesson 1: Parataxis (kai… kai) and kai egeneto (Translating Hebrew Wayehi)
  • Lesson 2: Rendering the Hebrew Infinitive Absolute in Greek (Participle + Finite Verb or Cognate Dative)
  • Lesson 3: Prepositional Phrases Modeled on Hebrew Idioms (enopion, enantion, prosopon)
  • Lesson 4: Adjectival Genitives and ‘Son of…’ (huios + Genitive) Idioms in LXX and NT
  • Lesson 5: Septuagintal Style in Luke’s Infancy Narrative (Luke 1-2), Hebrews, and Revelation

Chapter 3 Mastery Checklist

  1. Read this Chapter Summary and complete the Chapter 3 Test (10 Questions, 80% Passing Score).
  2. Study each of the five core lessons in Chapter 3 and complete each lesson’s Check-in Quiz.
  3. Practice the corresponding script, vocabulary, or manuscript exercises using BDA’s Interactive Biblical Languages Tools.