Infinitive ( INF) is a term referring to certain forms existing in many languages, most often used as. As with many linguistic concepts, there is not a single definition applicable to all languages.

1) Greek Word Studies Index. This page contains on site in depth definitions of over 2000 Greek words, alphabetized by the English word, Strong's number and the Greek.

The word is derived from [modus] infinitivus, a derivative of infinitus meaning 'unlimited'. In traditional descriptions of, the infinitive is the basic of a verb when used non-finitely, with or without the to. Thus to go is an infinitive, as is go in a sentence like 'I must go there' (but not in 'I go there', where it is a ). The form without to is called the bare infinitive, and the form with to is called the full infinitive or to-infinitive. In many other languages the infinitive is a single word, often with a characteristic ending, like morir ('(to) die') in, manger ('(to) eat') in, portare ('(to) carry') in, lieben ('(to) love') in, etc. However some languages have no forms which can be considered to be infinitives.

Many and some languages in and do not have direct equivalents to infinitives or; in their place they use or various special constructions. Being a verb, an infinitive may take and other complements and modifiers to form a (called an infinitive phrase).

Like other non-finite verb forms (like,, and ) infinitives do not generally have an expressed; thus an infinitive verb phrase also constitutes a complete, called an infinitive (infinitival) clause. Such phrases or clauses may play a variety of roles within sentences, often being (for example being the subject of a sentence or being a complement of another verb), and sometimes being or other types of modifier. Many verb forms known as infinitives differ from (verbal nouns) in that they do not inflect for or occur in. Instead, infinitives often originate in earlier inflectional forms of verbal nouns. Unlike finite verbs, infinitives are not usually inflected for,, etc.

Either, although some degree of inflection sometimes occurs; for example Latin has distinct infinitives.

ORIGINAL LANGUAGE TOOLS GREEK, HEBREW & ENGLISH Completely Revised and Updated July, 2016 1) This page contains on site in depth definitions of over 2000 Greek words, alphabetized by the English word, Strong's number and the Greek word. For example, and scroll to approve. Then click for the definition.

This is a dynamic, ongoing project (even words that are listed are frequently updated/revised) so check back frequently for new words and updates of old words. 2) In depth studies similar to the Greek Word studies (1). This is a work in progress (April 25, 2015 >400 word studies) and new Hebrew words are added frequently. 3 ) This table presents simple explanations of the meaning of the Greek verb tense, voice and mood with Scriptural examples.

See also Dana and Mantey's 384 page in Pdf. ('4.3/5 stars') by those who purchased and/or used this resource. 4) for a step by step exercise in how to perform a simple Greek word study (without knowing any Greek) using as an example the wonderful word ' redemption'. You will learn how to utilize some of the excellent Reference material available on the WEB. Note: This resource has been Completely Revised and Updated April 27, 2015.

See also: 5) Vine has over 3,400 entries and is the classic 'old standby' for Greek word definitions. To determine the Greek definition, enter the English word in the following search box.

If you know the Strong's Number, you can enter it (See #10 to see how to determine the Strong's Number). This 1600 page 1940 edition states that it has no copyright and therefore I presume it can be used. (If you find out otherwise please let me know). The best way to search Vine's is with Strong's number. Searching 2617 () retrieves 5 hits but only one is the Hebrew word hesed.

This resource includes both Hebrew and Greek words, and Greek words with the same Strong's number will be retrieved. Create Client Install Package Symantec Endpoint Protection here. It is more difficult to search by the English word than Strong's Number. E.g., if you search for lovingkindness you will not find Vine's definition of hesed because he spells it loving-kindness (hyphenated). Note also that Vine only has a selective list of OT words, so there may be no entry for the Strong's number you are studying which contrasts with the unabridged Brown-Driver-Briggs which has all the Hebrew words (See #13).

This 1897 work on the Hebrew synonyms examines 127 Hebrew terms (e.g., altar, almighty, atonement, etc). Using the Septuagint (see #18 below), Girdlestone explains the relation of the Hebrew word to the corresponding Greek word in the NT.

This work is designed to be used by those who understand little or no Hebrew. Choose a letter to see if Girdlestone has a discussion of an English word. Choose a letter to browse: 10) Thayer's Greek Lexicon - full definition Most Greek definitions on the WEB provide only the abbreviated Thayer's definition. This resource gives the full Thayer definition and also has another lexicon called ' HELPS' which has brief, but often helpful notes on the Greek words (e.g., to see the interesting HELPS note on 5485 - grace). See the search box below to determine the Strong's number. Hold your pointer over the word for the Strong's Number.

Once you have the number select the appropriate range and then click on the number for Thayer's full definition. How to Determine Strong's Number. And enter Verse of interest. Hold pointer over word of interest and the Number that pops up is Strong's Number. This Greek Lexicon in contrast to Vine's and Thayer's gives definitions of Greek words as they were used in Classical Greek writings. While these definitions are partially in Greek, the English portion of the definition can be helpful.

GREEK STRONG'S NUMBER 11) To see the entry for a Greek word, determine Strong's number (see instructions above) and enter that number in the search box on, to retrieve the abbreviated Thayer's definition, beneath which is the Liddell-Scott entry. In addition beneath this definition there is a listing of the frequency of use of the Greek word in 3 Bible translations (KJV, NAS, HCSB). Click a NT book to retrieve the full verse with the highlighted words representing the English translation.

Examining a Greek word in multiple passages can give you a good sense of its NT meaning, but you may need to check the context (click the verse to go to a page allowing you to examine the context). For practice, enter Strong's #5485 which is. Scroll entry to the verse frequency table which allows you to quickly determine which NT book uses the word 'grace' most often (Which book is it?). Click that book to scroll the verses noting what you learn about grace from each passage. This can be an edifying and enlightening exercise. 12) Abbreviated and Expanded (BDB) Hebrew Lexicon Determine the Hebrew Strong's Number ( ). Enter the number in the search box on to retrieve the abbreviated definition, beneath which is a frequency list of all uses of the word in 3 Bible translations (KJV, NAS, HCSB).

You can quickly scan to see which OT book uses that Hebrew word most often. Click on an OT book to see how the word is translated into English.

Examining a Hebrew word in multiple passages can give you a good sense of its OT meaning, but you may need to check the context (click the verse to go to a page allowing you to examine the context). Scroll down for the expanded definition. HEBREW STRONG'S NUMBER 13 ) - 146 page book by Bob Smith () a) b) - This link is a practical discussion on the value of Greek Word Studies for the lay person (chapter from ) c) - Bob Smith writes that 'The only Hebrew I know, as the saying goes, is the man who has the tailor shop around the corner. And this doesn't help much toward understanding the Hebrew language, because usually he doesn't know it either. But Strong's Exhaustive Concordance comes to my rescue for whatever I, personally, can gain of the meaning of Hebrew terms.' Dave Roper adds that most of us have 'never encountered anything quite like Hebrew.

Certainly the script is peculiar. It reads from right to left, and there are a host of other rather obvious disparities. However, the real difference is less obvious, and it is this difference that is the real crux of the matter: Hebrew is a vehicle for expressing a uniquely Eastern viewpoint. The problem then, is not merely one of understanding another language, but of understanding another way of looking at life and things.

It is this point that most English readers do not fully appreciate. There are many specialized language tools which can be used to define terms and better understand nuances of meaning, but these in themselves are inadequate, simply because they can't reproduce this cultural dimension. Soul Of Man Steven Stern Mp3 Download. In fact, I don't know that it can be adequately reproduced. The only way to fully understand a people is to get fully involved in their language, literature, and customs. Unfortunately, that just isn't possible for most folks.

Few have the time or inclination to learn the requisite number of dead Semitic languages and then immerse themselves in the literature. (Some who did, it appears, never came up!) There are, however, some basic perspectives which, when maintained, will enable anyone to more fully appreciate and more accurately interpret the Old Testament.' D) - Bob Smith quotes Max Muller on the value of understanding figures of speech observing that 'It is not too much to say.that the whole dictionary of ancient religion is made up of metaphors.

With us these metaphors are all forgotten. We speak of spirit without thinking of breath, of heaven without thinking of sky, of pardon without thinking of a release, of revelation without thinking of a veil. But in ancient language every one of these words, nay, every word that does not refer to sensuous objects, is still in a chrysalis stage, half material and half spiritual, and rising and falling in its character according to the capacities of its speakers and hearers.' Related Resources that Deal with Figurative Language: a) - b) - excellent discussion by Dr Tony Garland.