Chapter 1



Beginning with New Testament GreekVocabulary Mnemonics created by student Tanner Huss(If you have suggestions for improved on new memory devices, please email them to jonathan@.)Chapter 1?γ?πη, ?loveMy mouth hung agape as the love of my life walked down the aisle.Christ’s love on the cross bridges a gap[e] between us and God.γ?, ?earth, land, ground G.E. stands for ground and earth. GE (General Electric) knows all about electric grounds: physical connections to the earth. Some churches in this land support gay marriage without a biblical ground.ζω?, ?lifeMy friend Zoe is full of life.The zoo is full of life.φων?, ?voice, sound Sound test your microphone, so that your congregation can hear your voice while you preach.Phonology is the study of speech sounds in components of languages.?λ?θεια, ?truthThe athlete was doping, there was no hiding the truth. ?μαρτ?α, ?sinHamartiology is the study of sin.Sin has alienated us from God, like a Martian. βασιλε?α, ?kingdom, reignBasel is a city in Switzerland, not the United Kingdom.δ?ξα, ?glory, majestyA doxology is a word (logos) of God’s glory and majesty.?κκλησ?α, ?congregation, assembly, churchD. A. Carson “calls out” people in the church who press the compound ek (out) klesia (called) too far. Ecclesiology is the study of the church.?μ?ρα, ?dayDon’t put off till a morra’ what you can do in a day. Feed hay to your mare once a day.καρδ?α, ?heartCardio is exercise that raises your heart rate.Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the heart.δ?and, but, now“And NOW…” *drum roll* (de de de de de) De means from in Latin and but in Greek. κα? and, even, alsoKai Sotto is 7’2” and signed a deal with the NBA G League, he will even be the first Phillipine-born player to join the NBA also.μ?νon the one hand, indeedOn the one hand, Men are made in the image of God; on the other hand, indeed women are, too.?, ?, τ?theA child learning to say “The,” pronouncing the h and the t separately on successive attempts.Chapter 2 ?δελφ??, ?brother (and sister)Philadelphia is the city of brotherly love (philos).Buddy, the odd elf was alone in the North Pole without a brother and sister.?νθρωπο?, ?man, human being, husbandAnthropology is the study of human beings. Anthropologie is not a store for man, but a husband might buy clothes for his wife from there.θε??, ? GodTheology is the study of God.The Wizard of Oz was no god, just a man behind a curtain.κ?σμο?, ? world, universe; adornmentCosmology is the study of the universe.Cosmos is another word for the universe. It is also the name of a secular humanist documentary presented by Carl Sagan about the origins of the universe.κ?ριο?, ? Lord, master, sirCurious George’s master is “The Man in the Yellow Hat.”λ?γο?, ? word, message, accountSome seminaries offer a free account of Logos Bible Software. Their Bible word study tool is helpful to better understand the message of a passage.John 1 is often called the Logos Discourse because it begins “In the beginng was the word.”ν?μο?, ? law, principleLibertarians say no mas (no more) to proposed government law and principle. ο?ραν??, ? heaven, skyWhen dark clouds formed in the sky above, the golfers said, “Ew rain on us.”Uranus can sometimes be seen in the sky with the naked eye.υ???, ?son, descendant Baby Huey is a baby [son] duckling cartoon.Huey Lewis, Hugh Cregg III, the rock artist from the ‘70s and ‘80s, is the son of radiologist Dr. Hugh Cregg Jr., and descendent of lawyer and politician, Hugh Cregg.Χριστ??, ? Christ, Messiah, Anointed OneChrist is a transliteration from this Greek word. A christening is to anoint[ed] one in dedication to the Messiah, Christ.?ργον, τ?work, deed ergonomic products are meant to enhance work efficiency and productivity through comfort of design.ε?αγγ?λιον, τ?good news, gospelEvangelism is to spread the good news of the gospel.?ερ?ν, τ?temple, sanctuaryThe high priest, he erred on the side of caution when entering the temple, and especially the sanctuary, by tying a rope to his leg in case he offered an unholy sacrifice unwittingly.σημε?ον, τ?signSimon the Sorcerer performed signs and magic in Acts 8 and tried to pay for the power of the Spirit.τ?κνον, τ?child, son, descendantThe gangster gave his child a Tec-9 as his first gun.To learn how to use technology ask a child, a son, or a descendant.Chapter 3 ε?μ? I am, existI am me – therefore, I exist.?κο?ωI hear, listen to, obeyThe people staged a coup because they no longer wanted to obey or listen to their leader.γιν?σκω I know, understand, acknowledgeAgnostics (a- not; gnosis – knowledge) are those who say, “I do not know.” Gnostics were those who claimed, “I know because I understand and acknowledge special things.”“Do you think so?” “No, I ginosko [know so]!”γρ?φωI writeI write all my geometry homework on graph paper.Calligraphy is a beautiful (kalos) form of writing (grapho). ?χωI have, holdI hold my breath when I have a heart echo.λ?γω I say, speakIn Lego movie, Emmet says, “Okay, I think I got it, but just in case say it all over again I wasn't listening.”If Legos were in Toy Story, do you think they could speak?λαμβ?νω I take, receivePlease take this lambo if I may receive your daughter’s hand in marriage. λ?ωI loose, destroyLuo sounds like I loose.His luau skirt was loose and showed his butt; it destroyed his reputation.πιστε?ω I believe, have faith/trust inJohn Wayne put his trust in his pistol.?ποκρ?νομαιI answer, reply“Eh, park in my spot?!” I answer, “I am the President, I park where I like,” in reply. γ?νομαι I become, come, exist, am bornI drink gin on my day I am born [birthday].?ρχομαιI come, goThe latter part of the word sounds like I come in reverse.πορε?ομαιI go, travelWhen I go golfing with you, we must get a par, you or my, on every hole.?λλ?but, yet, neverthelessAllah is the Arabic word for God, but Islam does not yet embrace the truth of God’s nature, nevertheless. ?τιthat, becauseThat hotty is my wife because God is full of grace.Chapter 4 ?γωI lead, bringMany years ago God lead the Israelites to bring them out of slavery in Egypt.βλ?πω I see, look atBlippie is a YouTube personality children once they see cannot stop looking at.διδ?σκω I teachDidactic is to have a teaching manner. Did the professor ask you to teach??γε?ρω I raise upI raise up my kids to egg a row of houses before they graduate.κρ?νωI judge, condemnI judge a good crinoid fossil by its size, anything smaller than my finger I condemn.O KayRhino is the newest tagline the Gen Zers use to judge and condemn older generations.μ?νω I remain, abide, dwellThe minnows remain close to the shore where they dwell.?π?γωI go away, departUp I go, I depart on a plane in 5 minutes. I am going away, never to return.δο?λο?, ? slaveDo laws permit slaves? No.θ?νατο?, ? deathThanos snaps his fingers, not his toes, and half of all beings disintegrate in death.ψυχ?, ?soul, live, living beingI believe animals have souls. Really? Psyche!Psychology is the study of the mind and emotions of the soul.?ρα, ?hourThis word sounds like the Spanish hora meaning hour.The palm reader read my horoscope in under an hour.ε?if, whetherI do not know if the answer is a or b.ε?τεif, whetherIf the weather [whether] is nice, let’s ate a picnic.καθ??as, just as, even asKathy takes evan [even] as her husband. Kathy’s sister takes justin as her husband.??as, likeA hose is like a snake.Chapter 5 βαπτ?ζω I baptize, immerse, dipI baptize is a cognate to this Greek word. Baptism by fire is to be immersed in difficult situations in a new role.θεραπε?ωI healI heal by going to therapy.κρ?ζωI cry outWhen my baby cries out in the night, it drives me crazy.?γγελο?, ? angel, messengerAngel is a cognate to this Greek word. Los Angeles is the city of angels.μαθητ??, ?disciple, followerThe math teacher’s disciples were called the mathletes.?χλο?, ?crowdThe crowd gathered across the street from the White House to protest the new policy.Ochlocracy is the rule of the crowd or mob.προφ?τη?, ?prophetProphet is a cognate to this Greek word.γ?ρfor, because Down in the Bayou, we have alligator gar for dinner because it is big and delicious.?κε?there, in that placeIcky, I do not want to live there in that dank, dingy place.κ?γ?and I (κα? + ?γ?)Andy Can I go with you? Woody is sad Andy has grown up and is leaving him behind.ο?νthen, so, thereforeTo start a fire, first fell a tree, then it must be hewn into logs and laid on tinder, so you won’t be there forever trying to light a whole tree.ο?τω?in this manner, thus, soWho toasts in this manor [manner]? It should be thus and so: the host should toast.τ?and, buttetris and tenis are both games but not both sports.ο?, ο?κ, ο?χno, notIf you do not look at your book you will gain no wisdom. ο?χ?no! (emphatic)Satan tempting you, “Looky, looky!” “No!”Chapter 6?γαπ?ωI loveChrist’s love on the cross bridges a gap[ao] between us and God.γενν?ωI give birth to, bear, begetMy genesis was when my mom gave birth to me.One generation gives birth to the next.?περωτ?ωI ask A parrot asks lots of questions.?ρωτ?ωI ask, question, requestThe teacher encouraged a rote approach of learning, I asked questions, but he shot down all my requests.α?τ?ωI ask, demandI ask you, no I tell you, no I demand you to respond to my request.?κολουθ?ωI followWhen I call my dog Othello, he follows.An acolyte is a follower.ζητ?ωI seek, look forI look for a new house on Zillow; I’ve found nothing yet though. καλ?ωI call, invite, nameThis word sounds like the English word call. I named my son Calvin, so I could call him Cal.λαλ?ωI speak, sayI say la la la when you speak because I don’t like what you say.μαρτυρ?ωI testify, bear witnessThe martyr testified Christ; his death bore witness to the truth of the gospel.παρακαλ?ωI call, urge, comfortI called out a pair o alcohol-drinking seminary students and urged them to follow the life guide.The Holy Spirit is called the Paraclete because Jesus sends him as a Comforter.περιπατ?ωI walk, liveThe archers walk the parapet atop the fortress to defend the lives of the peasants.ποι?ω I do, make My son’s first doo doo smelled poignant, it makes me gag.φοβ?ομαιI am afraid, fear, respectWhat is a phobia of mine? I am afraid of snakes, I fear large spiders, but I respect God.πληρ?ωI fill, fulfill, completeTo play rummy you need to fill the table with sets or runs and complete other players sets and runs.Quit playing around and fulfill your calling, complete your preparation for ministry!Chapter 7 ?π?from, away from (gen)an?apostate is one who departs?away from?the faith.The security research engineer took?apart the code, separating and analyzing each line?from?anotherδι?through (gen); because of (acc)A?diameter passes?through?the center of a circle.Deacons (diakonoi)were appointed?because of?a dispute between the Jewish and Greek widows.ε??into, among, for (acc)Eisegesis is to read meaning?into?the text.Your?eyes (eis)?are?among?the stars, I could gaze?into?them?for?hours.?κfrom, out of (gen)Exegesis is to draw the meaning?out of?or?from?the text.In?Exodus God leads Israel?out of?slavery in Egypt.?ν in, on, at, by, with (dat)En?sounds like a cross between?in?and?on. Alternatively, en is the Spanish word for in.Meet me?at?the North?entrance?by?the sanctuary, I’ll be the one?with?the kilt, a parrot?on?my shoulder, and saxophone?in?my hands.An endothermic reaction takes in energy to react. An endemic is localized in a specific region. ?π?on, over (gen); on, at, in (dat); on, to, for (acc)An?epidemic spreads all?over on?a population?generally. The man?on?a?date?stuck an?epi?pen?in?his leg?at?dessert.?Epic Gaming was?accused of creating?Fortnite?to?keep children?online.κατ?down, against (gen); according to (acc)According to?accurate experiments, if you throw a?cat?down?it will land with its feet?against?the floor - it’s in its?genetics.μετ?with, among (gen); after (acc)Aristotle wrote?metaphysics?after?physics?actually. He will be remembered?with?Plato and Socrates?among?the?generational?minds of ancient history.I?met[a]?Shaq?with?the rest of the ‘97 Lakers?among?a league strike scrimmage.?Afterward I realized I confused Eddie Jones for Kobe Bryant.παρ?from (gen); beside (dat); on, at (acc)Parallel lines run?beside?each other and?parabolas extend?from?a vertex. Who would have thought geometry would show up?on?a quiz?at?seminary?!περ?about, concerning (gen); around (acc)The?perimeter is the measure?around?shapes. Could you?paraphrase what the book was?about, especially?concerning?current issues?For peri, υπ?, υπ?ρ note that the genitive is conceptual and the accusative is spatial.πρ??to, toward (acc)The?prosecutor pointed?toward?the defendant and cried, “You are going?to?jail!”σ?νwith (dat)I love to meet?with?my coworkers at?Sunergos for coffee. [Louisville, KY specific]The?synagogue is where Jews gather?with?each other for worship.?Synergy is when things work?with?each other.?Synthesis is to join an idea?with?another to make a theory.?π?ρfor (gen); above, beyond (acc)The boy was?hyper?because he got?above?and?beyond?what he asked?for?Christmas.Hyperoxia is oxygen above and beyond a healthy amount in the lungs.?π?by (gen); under, below (acc)The man huddled?by?a fire because he was?hypothermic: his temperature had dropped?below?95°F(35°C)?under?the polar vortex conditions.?ν?πιονbefore, in the presence of Ey! No pee on?the bushes?before?you if you are?in the presence of?ladies.Chapter 8 α?τ??, -?, -?he, she, it; self, sameHe?and?she?and?it?are used?automatically by most according to clear biological distinction, but secularists today say only?self?can determine gender, biology and identity are not the?same.An?autodidact?is?self-taught.?γ?, ?με?? I; weego?is how?I?think about myself;?he + me is?we?(an e class vowel starts we; a u class vowel starts word meaning you (pl.))??, ?, ?who, which, thatThis word sounds similar to?who?- distinguish from the article by the accent.σ?, ?με??you (sg); you (pl)Su?rhymes with?you.?με?? starts with the?you?sound and ends the same as the 1st person plural pronoun (we).?ρτο?, ?bread, foodOur toaster broke so you’ll have to eat your?bread?cold or pick another breakfast?food.δικαιοσ?νην, ?righteousness, justiceIndict as soon?as a court?justice?will hear your?accusation with?righteousness.ε?ρ?νη, ?peaceA rainy?afternoon, a good book, and a hot cup of coffee sounds like true?peace?and harmony.Seattle,?a rainy?city, is home to more than just?peace?lovin hippies.A Ron Artest became Meta World?Peace?ξουσ?α, ?authority, right, powerTo?exist is to have the?authority,?right, and?power?to make choices.θ?λασσα, ?lake, sea The sailors??They lost at?sea. They should have stuck to?lakes.λα??, ?people, crowdLaos?is home to 7.3 million?people?and is one of the least?crowded countries in the world.?δ??, ?way, roadIn Exodus?Israel is on the?way?out of Egypt. If only they took the narrow?road?of righteousness they wouldn’t have wandered the wilderness.ο?κ?α, ?home, dwelling, familyMy?family?loves to buy furniture for our?home?from?Ikeaο?κο?, ?house, household, familyMy?family?keeps the?house?stocked with?Oikos?Greek yogurt?φθαλμ??, ? eyeAn?ophthalmologist?is an?eye?doctor.τ?πο?, ?placeTopography is the elevation of a?place. A eutopia?is a good (eu)?place?(topos).Chapter 9 δι?κωI pursue, persecuteThe Romans?dey yoke up their horses and?pursue?Christians to?persecute?them.δοξ?ζωI glorify, praiseTo sing a doxology is glorify and praise God.Glorify and praise God, the final exam was canceled! Who said so? The Doc said so!π?μπωI sendTo pimp yo’ ride, I send it to Xzibit.πρ?σσωI do, practice The prosecutor practices law to do justice.σ?ζω I save, rescue, healHow is the date going? So so – save me! I am coming to the rescue!τηρ?ωI keep, guard, obeyMy guard obeys me and keeps my tereasure under lock and key.?π?στολο?, ?apostle, messengerApostle is the transliteration of ?π?στολο?.I sent my messenger to a post office to mail the letter.?ντολ?, ?commandUnion workers do no work until they receive a direct command.καιρ??, ?time, seasonCairo, Egypt has basically two seasons: hot and really hot. Winter is the best time to visit. κεφαλ?, ?headCalphalon is at the head of the cookware pack.πρ?σωπον, τ?face, appearancePress open to face the music when the rejection letter from Oxford makes its appearance in your mailbox.σ?ββατον, τ?Sabbath, weekSabbath is a transliteration of this word. The sabretooth tiger sat on the weak [week] cave man to sabotage his hunting expedition on the Sabbath.?τιstill, yet, moreStill and yet both share two letters with eti. The yeti did not want to meet any more humans yet, he still found their hairless bodies repulsive.μ?λλονmore, ratherKarl Malone has scored more points than any other player in NBA history. Rather, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holds the record.ο?κ?τιno longer(Note: this word is ο?κ, not, + ?τι, still, = no longer) If you hook a tiger shark, you may fish no longer.Chapter 10 ?νο?γωI open I open the door, and I go.?πολ?ωI set free, dismiss, divorce(?πο + λ?ω) An apology does not dismiss the damage of divorce nor set you free from moral responsibility.?ρχωI rule, begin (mid)The archbishop of Canterbury actively rules over the Church of England, since the Church of England began in the mid-16th century.προσε?χομαιI prayI pray approximately three times per day.προσκυν?ωI worshipThe islanders?worship?an ancient flying watercraft wreckage they call?Prop-schooner.συν?γωI gather, bring togetherSoon I go?overseas,?gather?my belongings and?bring together?my family to say goodbyeSynagogue is the place where Jews?gather?for worship.?ρχ?, ?beginning The?archaeological dig revealed the?beginning?of the civilization.The?archetype iPhone was not just the?beginning?of a cellphone line but a digital era.δαιμ?νιον, τ? demonI put?da money on?the table, but that little?demon?child ran by and swiped it!Demon?is a transliteration of this Greek word.διδ?σκαλο?, ? teacherDid?he?ask all?of?us?to complete the worksheet, or did the?teacher?assign one per group?Didactic?is derived from the same root as this word for?teacher.θρ?νο?, ?throneThrone?is a transliteration of this word.Acer’s Thronos Air is a $14,000 gaming throne.?μ?τιον, τ? clothing, garmentImagine?Oprah giving everyone a shopping spree to replace all their?clothing. καρπ??, ?fruit, cropIf you bury?carps?in your planting holes, your tomato plants will bear a bigger?crop?and sweeter?fruit.πλο?ον, τ?ship, boatHow many sailors do you employ on?your?ship? This?boat?requires a first mate, a second mate, and a cook.συναγωγ?, ?synagogue, assemblySynagogue?is a transliteration of this word.χαρ?, ?joyThe Book of?Joy?is?characterized by pluralism.Surprised by Joy traces how C.S. Lewis realized atheism is a charade.Chapter 11 ?ναβα?νωI go up, ascendI go up?on?an albino?rhino and?ascend?Mount Zion.?π?ρχομαι I go away, departPlease add?a perk on my?contract, a signing bonus, and make my probationary period?go away?or?I depart.?ποθν?σκω I dieIf I were to eat?a pot?of?nabisco?cookies the size of an SUV would?I die?If “Chocolate Rain, a baby born will?die?before the sin,” [lyrics from “Chocolate Rain”] would the end of rainbows be?a pot?of?nabisco?cookies?β?λλω I throw, cast outI throw a ball over the balcony. I am cast out of Wimbledon.In the movie Castaway, a great wave?throws?the raft and the volleyball,?Wilson, is?cast out?into the ocean.ε?σ?ρχομαι I go in, enterWhen?I enter?my home, my smart?A/C (air con), my?Nest?goes in?Heat-Cool mode.?κβ?λλωI drive/send out Alec Baldwin stars in 30 Rock which?drives out?the competition, the winner of 16 Primetime Emmy Awards. With Tina Fey and Tracy Morgan, the?cast outshines your average satirical postmodern self-referencing sitcom.?σθ?ωI eatThe?esthetician said when?I eat?I cannot move my jaw or I will develop wrinkles.?ξ?ρχομαι I go out, depart, leaveDuring the pandemic to?exercise on my?own,?I go out?for a run, but before?I depart,?I leave?my N95 mask on my face. It’s a little like elevation training.ε?ρ?σκωI find, discoverI open the newspaper to?find?the weekly?horoscope to?discover?my fate.καταβα?νωI go down, descendI go down?to the Bayou and?caught a ‘Bino: an albino alligator worth more than $100k. Only 10 are known to exist, but if more are found, its value is sure to?descend.π?νωI drinkWhenever I eat Duck Confit,?I drink?a?Pinot?Noir. I abstain from Duck Confit in seminary.π?πτω I fallWhenever I stub my?pip toe?I fall.?Good thing the?pip toe?fell?off our ancestors in evolutionary mutation.προσ?ρχομαιI go to, approachWhen?I go to?a sad place,?Prozac on my?brain helps me?approach?stability again.φ?ρωI bear, carry The daughter of?Pharaoh?did not?bear?Moses, but she did?carry?him to the palace and raise him as her own.?παγγελ?α, ?promiseAfter adopting her son Maddox from Cambodia,?yep! Angelina?Jolie?promised to help protect the national forest and end poverty there.Chapter 12 α?ρωI take up/awayThen Jesus told me, “Arise,?take up?your mat and walk!” So?I rose and?took away?my mat!?παγγ?λλωI announce, reportApril O’Neil gave a?report?to catch?up ‘Angelo?and the Turtles on the Foot.?ποκτε?νω I kill, put to deathLebron James’ dunk was an?epic ten-O!?He?killed?the competition.?ποστ?λλω I send outI gave?a postal?Officer my stack of cards to?send out?our wedding invitation.σπε?ρωI sow, plantEvery year?I sow?several times more?plant?seeds than I want to grow because a pesky?sparrow?comes behind me and digs them up!γλ?σσα, ?language, tongueThe Spanish-English?glossary is the only thing keeping me from failing my?language?credit, but at least I can roll my?tongue?for the double r sound.γραφ?, ?writing, ScriptureIf you go to Comic Con you will likely meet people who see?graphic novels as?Scripture, even though most contain more pictures than?writing.λ?θο?, ? stoneThe?Stone?Age consists of the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic.να??, ? temple, sanctuaryThe high priest put a canister of?NOS?on the chariot he bet on to win the?temple?prix: a thousand cubit race ending in the?sanctuary.παραβολ?, ?parableDo you remember the?parable?about the?parabola? No! Isn’t geometry hard enough when spoken plainly?σοφ?α, ?wisdomTo build the?sophisticated Hagia?Sophia?took great architectural?wisdom?of?sophists, the kind of?wisdom?that inspires new architectural philosophy.σωτηρ?α, ?salvation, deliverance I split my pants in the middle of my presentation?deliverance. I ran to the bathroom and?sew tear up, but for my reputation there was no?salvation.Terry Crews got shot! But after his?deliverance?by ambulance to Brooklyn Nine-Nine,?sew Terry up: Terry saved -?salvation.χρ?νο?, ? timeThe?chronology of the perpetrator’s story was off: at the?time?of the murder things got vague and out of order.δι?therefore, for this reasonI submitted my absentee form for the?day off?for this reason: that’s what sick days are?therefore!ε?θ??immediatelyIt is difficult to catch a?youth use?a JUUL on school property because the vapor evaporates almost?immediately. But if you do,?confiscate the device?immediately.Chapter 13α??ν, -?νο?, ? eternity, age, world At the?age?of 23 I sold everything?I own?to move across the?world. After only a week of culture shock, it felt like an?eternity?since I left home.?ν?ρ, ?νδρ??, ? man, husbandThe young?man?was?an heir?to the throne, so his philandering jeopardized more than his title “husband,” but also “king.”Andrew?is a?man’s name?ρχιερε??, -?ω?, ? high priestAs?high priests?our key year use?is to atone for Israel’s sins on the Day of Atonement.Note: Words ending in -ε?? are societal roles (king, chief priest, scribe).βασιλε??, -?ω?, ? kingChrist the true King crushed the head of the basilisk, the serpent “little king” of this world.Note: Words ending in -ε?? are societal roles (king, chief priest, scribe).πατ?ρ, πατρ??, ? father, ancestorThe Lord’s Prayer is a?pattern prayer that begins, “Our?Father...” (Π?τερ ‘ημων)Paternal?derives from this Greek word.γυν?, γυναικ??, ?woman, wifeI don’t know a?woman?alive who loves The?Goonies more than my?wife.μ?τηρ, -τρ??, ?mother, My?mother?kept rule in the home with a?meter?stick.Maternal?derives from this Greek word.π?στι?, -εω?, ? faith, trustI have faith that the piston in this motor will not give out!A therapist is someone you put great trust in to not reveal your deepest struggles.π?λι?, -εω?, ? city, townIndianapolis?is the capitol?city?of Indiana; lithopolis?is a small?town?in Ohio.σ?ρξ, σαρκ??, ?flesh, body, mortal natureGreat White?Sarx?love raw?flesh?and have a?body?like a “blunt torpedo.” (Britannica online) Square off with one and you may discover your?mortal nature.χ?ρι?, -ιτο?, ?grace, thanksAfter the accident, the fact that she could walk free from the?car is?no small?grace. We owe a great deal of?thanks?to the first responders.The?charismatic young preacher was full of?grace?and preached powerfully?thanks?to a knowledge of the languages.?θνο?, -ου?, τ? nation, people; Gentiles (pl)The?ethnicities of the?people?present spanned many?nations, both?Gentiles?and Jews.?νομα, -ατο?, τ? nameOnomatopoeia?is when the?name?of a word sounds like the meaning of the word, like the Greek word for grumbling γογγυσμο?.“Oh no, Ma!?My?name?is Triceratops now.” In the wake of the cultural revolution, the mother was powerless to repress her son’s dino identity dysphoria.πνε?μα, -ατο?, τ?Spirit, spirit, windPneumatology?is the study of the Holy?Spirit.The?pneumonia took the?wind?right out of his lungs, but the boy had a fighting?spirit?and would not give up!σ?μα, -ατο?, τ? bodyChromosomes contain the genetics that make up the human?body.The?Soma?wrestler puts his big?body?on his opponent.Chapter 14?γγ?ζωI approach, draw nearTo score a touchdown you must get in the?end zone?- no points are given if you just?approach?it or?draw near.ζ?ωI liveHuzza!?O?Long?live?the King!(Chinese) Zao (早）!?I live?for the morning!ο?δα I know, understand(British accent)?Oy, da!?I know?you love me, but sometimes I don’t?understand?your discipline.(Chinese) Hui da （回答）- If you don’t?understand?the question, how can you?know?the answer?(Russian) Oy, To Ne Vecher -?I know?the esaul is clever enough to?understand?my dream.?ρ?ωI see, perceiveThe palm reader claimed to see the future merely from my horaoscope. I perceive she is lying.Horatio Nelson lost an eye, but he still saw naval strategy unlike anyone in all British history. In Hamlet Horatio sees the Ghost.πε?θωI persuade, convinceI persuade with pithy sayings that convince the mind.What would you pay though to know Jesus more deeply? I persuade my wife the Greek textbook is worth any cost because I am convinced it will lift the veil to share a first kiss with my bridegroom, Christ.α?μα, -ατο?, τ? bloodRyan White’s hemophilia led to AIDS during a blood transfusion, and he was tragically excluded from school because it was misconceived as an easily communicable disease. γραμματε??, -εω?, ? scribeWho in the ancient world had the greatest grammatical use? A scribe.Note: Words ending in -ε?? are societal roles (king, chief priest, scribe).δ?ναμι?, -εω?, ?power, miracleDon’t fall for the root fallacy and claim the gospel is the dynamite power of God.πο??, ποδ??, ? footA podiatrist is a foot doctor.The dog poo’s stuck to my foot.π?ρ, -??, τ? fireA pyrotechnic is a fireworks specialist, and a pyromaniac is a fire fanatic. (Redneck accent): Ya know one way to make two kitties pur? Tie them tails together and light them on fire like Samson.??μα, -ατο?, τ? word, sayingGrab me a ream a’ paper. These words are worth preserving beyond saying, they need writing.στ?μα, -ατο?, ? mouthWhatever passes through your stomach is not what defiles you, but every word that comes out of your mouth.?δωρ, -ατο?, τ? waterhydroelectricity is water-powered energy. On a Viking ship, who’d oar the slowest gets chucked into the water.φ??, φωτ??, τ? lightPhotosensors detect light.A lie detector lights up when you do not speak true but speak phos [false].χε?ρ, χειρ??, ?handIn a medieval torture chamber: Do you care which hand we take from you? Give me the iron chair instead!“May I have your daugther’s hand in marriage?” The careless father reclined in his armchair and said, “I don’t care.”Chapter 15?γαθ??, -?, -?νgoodAgatha’s novel, And Then There Were None, is a good read. ?γιο?, -α, -ονholy; saints (pl subst) Haggis is a combination of sheep parts, vegetables, and oats holy [wholly] encased in a sheep stomach. It saints [ain’t] for the faint of heart!The Hagia Sophia was dedicated holy to the Lord by Eastern Orthodox saints.?λλο?, -η, -ο other, another, differentAll loss is a chance for another beginning down a different road with other outcomes.δ?καιο?, -α, -ονrighteous, justOut of di kaos [the chaos] the righteous judge gave a just ruling. ?τερο?, -α, -ον other, another, differentHeterodoxy is when someone believes different creeds than biblical doctrine. It is another word for heresy.Heterosexual is someone who is attracted to the other sex – it only came into common use in the sexual revolution of the 1960’s.καλ??, -?, -?νgood, beautifulCalligraphy is a beautiful form of writing. You can always call a good friend when things are less than well and beautiful.μ?γα?, μεγ?λη, μ?γα large, greatMega Millions is a large jackpot game and winning would be a great way to pay tuition and undermine your pastoral credibility at the same time.Mega essentially means large or great in English.νεκρ??, -?, -?νdeadNecrosis is when the majority of cells are dead in an organ.If your neck rose off your shoulders, you’d be dead.π??, π?σα, π?νevery, allEvery morning, I pass all the panaderias without buying any donuts.A pandemic spreads everywhere all over the globe.πιστ??, -?, -?νfaithful, believingJohn Wayne always kept his faithful pistol by his side. If you believing you can out draw him, you won’t believing [be living] much longer.πολ??, πολλ?, πολ? much, many, large, greatBeijing is a great large city home to many people and much pollution. πονηρ??, -?, -?νevil, wickedPanera on Halloween is an evil day to get a wicked good breakfast.ν?νnow, at presentAt present, it is 12:00 PM noon. Now, let’s get lunch!π?λινagainIs Sarah Palin talking about seeing Russia from her back yard again??or, than A or O, which blood type would you rather be? I’d rather be O than A, so I can be a universal donor.Chapter 16ε?αγγελ?ζωI announce good news, preachBilly Graham, the great evangelist o’ the 20th century, preached the good news to all who would hear.θεωρ?ωI gaze, behold, look atIsrael played The Whore, eh oh, when they looked at the gods of the nations and looked at their women as wives.κ?θημαιI sitKathy, may I sit?κηρ?σσωI herald, proclaim, preachAlex Caruso has been heralded by many nicknames: The White Mamba, The Bald Mamba, The Bald Eagle, or just AC. ?π?ρχωI exist, amSome people who par the course exist to get a round of golf in in the AM. α??νιο?, -α, -ονeternalI would give up all I own, ‘ust to have eternal life.?καστο?, -η, -ονeachHe cast each actor in the perfect role.ο?δε??, ο?δεμ?α, ο?δ?ν no one, nothing (subst)No one ever said, “You’d ace this Greek quiz if you study nothing.”πρεσβ?τερο?, -α, -ονelder, olderPresbyterians get their name from their assemblies of elders. ?μ?νamen, truly, so be itThe word amen is a transliteration of the Greek amen, truly. ?ξωoutsideTic-tac-to is a game of X O played on a board with one center square and 8 outside squares.?ω?until, whileHe has until midnight to pay up or else he owes us interest.ο?δ? and not, neither, norο? (not) + δ? (and) = and notο?τε and not, neither, norο? (not) + τε (and) = and notτ?τεthenτ? (the) + τε (‘n – like fish ‘n chips) = then (obviously not the true etymology)τ?τε = declarative of relative ?τε Chapter 17 φανερ?ω I reveal, make known, manifestTo reveal a baby’s gender in front of friends is funner.. uh-oh unless you end up on a gender reveal fail video.κρατ?ωI grasp, seize, arrestThe cartel drug lord was arrested, and the DEA seized crates of methamphetamine. ε??, μ?α, ?νoneHenotheism is the belief in one god among many.δ?οtwoA team of duos consists of two players.τρε??threea tricycle has three wheels.The Trinity is One God, Three Persons.τ?σσαρε?fourThe tessarect gets its name for the “4-D” cube by the same name.π?ντεfive The Pentagon has five sides.?πτ?seven A heptathlon is a track competition consisting of seven events.δ?καten A decathlon is a track competition consisting of ten events.The Ten Commandments are also called the Decalogue. δ?δεκαtwelve Dodeka was a student club at SBTS which twelve couples were invited to each year.The Star of David is a dodecagon – a twelve-sided figure.πρ?το?, -η, -ονfirstA prototype is the first model of a new product.δε?τερο?, -α, -ονsecond deuteronomy was the second giving of the law (nomos).τρ?το?, -η, -ονthird The tree toss is the third event in this year’s Scottish Games.τ?ταρτο?, -η, -ονfourthI haven’t been on a teetertotter since fourth grade.μ?no, not May I come in? No, not yet.(Chinese) Mei3 (没 – similar semantic range)Chapter 18 προσφ?ρωI bring to, offerAll the people of the kingdom bring to the king an offer of tribute and wish him, “May your kingdom be prosperous.”?τοιμ?ζωI prepareI prepare a tomato sandwich.δ?ωI bindDay O! Midnight earthquake / bindings fall off; tell the guard he’s not all alone; daylight come Paul and Silas go home.παιδ?ον, τ? childAsk the child if the pie smells funny. Then pied he on the face!?ρο?, -ου?, τ? mountain, hillGo to the Toyrs R Us website and you can still buy a mountain of toys.(Spanish) Buscamos oro en la monta?a.?λπ??, -?δο?, ?hopeDon’t give up hope. ‘elp is on the way!μ?νο?, -η, -ονonly, single, aloneMonopoly is when a single company alone sells a product.?λο?, -η, -ονwhole, entire, completeCatholic comes from kata + holos = on the whole.?γαπητ??, -?, -?νbelovedA gap ate us before God sent his beloved Son to save us. (Note: this is a standard pattern of adjectival ending added to αγαπη)μ?σο?, -η, - ονmiddle, midstThe Mesolithic era is the middle Stone Age.Find the pieces of tofu in the midst of your miso soup.λοιπ??, -?, -?νremaining, restTo make a s’more marshmallow p[l]us chocolate plus graham cracker. The rest is up to you!δεξι??, -?, -?νrightFrom the deck see us on your starboard side. That means right.?ραso thenSo I’ll see ya tomorra then??δηalready, nowNow you are a day late already!?δεhere*Knock knock* Who de? Iran. Iran who? I ran all the way here. ()Chapter 19 ?λλ?λωνof one another (alien)You’ll never be all alone if ou remain members of one another.?αυτο?, -??, -ο?(of) himself, herself, itselfIf he runs the bases backward, not only does he make a fool of himself, he out, too!?κε?νο?, -η, -ο that; those (pl)Hakeem was nicknamed “the Dream” for that dunk, and he led those Rockets to back-to-back championships.?μαυτο?, -??myselfA $2,000 pot raise is too rich for myself, I’m out, too.ο?το?, α?τη, το?το this; these (pl)The one who toss these rings on this gold post wins the grand prize!σεαυτο?, -??(of) yourselfIf you cut yourself with a dull knife, you say ow too!τι?, τιsomeone, certainA Midwesterner? Tis someone with no accent.τ??, τ?who? which? what?Who tis that actor with the unique accent??μ??, -?, -?νmy, mineI’m Os Guiness. My great-great-great grandfather had a call as a brewer, but mine is as an author.?σχατο?, -η, - ονlastEschatology is the study of last things.Eh, skata’s always have the last right of way on the road.?διο?, -α, -ονone’s own, peculiarIdiotsalways have a peculiar commitment to one’s own understanding.κακ??, -?, -?νbad, evilCaca’s a bad word in many languages.?σο?, -η, -ονas much as John Huss asked if the Pope was the Head as much as Jesus.τοιο?το?, -α?τη, ο?τονof such a kind, such as thisJacks is a game with metal toy you toss then you try to pick up of such a kind—onesies, twosies, etc.—before the ball bounces a second time.π??how?Family photos are always awkward. I never know how? to pose.Chapter 20?μαρτ?νωI sin (?μαρτον)Hamartology is the study of sinDo you believe aliens exist? Ha! Maritan?! No. Who would atone for their sin?βο?λομαιI wish, want, desire I wish to bowl on my birthday. δε?It is necessary, one must/should It is necessary to work in the day because night is coming.δοκ?ωI seem, suppose, thinkThe docetists said Christ only seemed to have a physical body.δ?ναμαιI am able, canA 55 gallon can of dynamite is able to displace a whole lot of dirt.Abel [Able], can I call you Abe? I do not mind.θ?λωI want, wish, desireRoderigo desires Desdemona, but she secretly married Othello.μ?λλωI am about to, am going to“I am about to go GREEEEEN!” “Banner, mellow out!”θ?λημα, -ατο?, τ? will, wish, desireJesus asked, “What do you wish?” The lame man answered, “If you will it, you can heal me.” Jesus replied, “I desire it. Be healed.”ν?ξ, νυκτ??, ?nightIf nations attack with nukes the soot in the stratosphere would make an unending night.μακ?ριο?, -α, -ονblessed, happy “My Car?!!” “Yes!” The sweepstakes winner on Price is Right was blessed and uncontrollably happy.μηδε??, μηδε?α, μηδ?νno one, nothing (subst)“Mayday, Mayday, Mayday! Bowman Field, requesting emergency landing!” No one answered on the other line. Nothing could be done but attempt an emergency landing anyway.τυφλ??, -?, -?νblind; blind person (subst)You do not need to floss if you are married to a blind person or wish to make others blind with your yellow teeth.πρ?before, in front of (gen) You need to learn to put one foot in front of the other before you become a pro runner.μηδ?and not, norYou made a mess and not clean it up nor did you even help!?στεso thatYou must host a party so that you can make new friends.Chapter 21δ?χομαι I take, receive, welcomeAre those Mormons on my deck? Oh my! I take any opportunity to welcome them in, so that they might receive the true gospel and eternal life.δικαι?ωI declare righteous, justify“The decay on all my skin is healed!” The leper exclaimed. “I declare you righteous. I justify you to re-enter society,” ruled the priest.λογ?ζομαιconsider, reckon How do you calculate your mortgage payments? I log in on my amortization schedule, consider each column, and reckon each row.σταυρ?ωI crucifyWhen I crucify the flesh, Christ, the Bestower of All, is glorified and gives grace.When I contemplate the cross, I stare out on the One I crucified and marvel at his grace to me.?ν(particle of indefiniteness: untranslated) Higgs Boson is termed the god particle, but when I try to study it, I am filled with indefiniteness and the physics goes mostly untranslated in one ear, out the other.??νif, whenOnce u’on a time, when fairies filled the forest, if you drank from the river Tachemanthano, you would learn Greek instantly. ??ν μ?unlessIn May, you should not plant cool weather crops unless you live in Zone 4 or lower. ?ω?until, whileThe doctoral student did not work while he was enrolled, so he owes loans until he is sixty.?ναin order that, so that, thatI am going to get a Henna tattoo in order that I can see if I really like the design before it’s permanent.?πουwhere“Who poo over there where we are supposed to sleep?!” The penguin squawked at his habitat-mates.?πω?in order that, thatHe posed as a millionaire, in order that he could get into the exclusive yacht club.?στι?, ?τι?, ? τι whoever, whatever, whoThe hostess must seat whomever comes into the restaurant in whatever order they enter.?τανwhenever, when (?τε + ?ν)Whenever a detective is hot on the trail is when he is about to catch the criminal.?τεwhenWhen the sun is overhead, it is hotte’ than a blister bug in a pepper patch (credit: )πο?where?“Mommy, I poo.” “Where? On the potty or in your pants?”Chapter 22 ?σπ?ζομαιI greetWhen I greet Al Mohler, my words came out spasmodic because to me he is larger than life. ?πιγιν?σκωI know, understand A pig knows so much, it can find a truffle even three feet under stand!?ργ?ζομαιI work, do, performI want to honor God on my seminary training, so I work hard, I perform my presentations, and I do my assignments to excellence.καθ?ζωI sit If I make a catch endzone, I spin the football and I sit by it to warm my hands like it’s a fire.A Cathedral is where the Bishop sits.κατοικ?ωI live, dwellOn Saturday nights, I live for UFC. To watch a fighter dominate another like a cat toy… K O! In the Octagon, you can never dwell on past successes and sleep on present opponents. χα?ρωI rejoice; greetings When the protests in Cairo ended. I rejoiced because the Christian missionaries I knew there sent greetings to let me know they were safe.?το?, -ου?, τ? yearI toss a penny in the wishing well, hoping for a year of good luck.θηρ?ον, τ? animal, beastThe lion is the king of the animal kingdom.θλ?ψι?, -εω?, ?tribulation, afflictionIf you stick your lips to a pole in -10° weather, the lips is going to stick, and you experience great affliction if you try to pull them off.χρε?α, ?needYou do not need a box of 64 crayons for your first day of seminary.κρ?σι?, -εω?, ?judgment, condemnation If you reach judgment day without repenting, it will be a crisis because you will face eternal condemnation.φ?βο?, ? fear, reverence, respect When the top employee was nominated fo’ boss, he was full of fear because he had respect for the responsibility of the role.The English word phobia, meaning fear, is derived from this word.φυλακ?, ?watch, guard, prisonIf you lock a person in prison you need a guard to watch that they do not make a prison break.?μπροσθενin front of, beforePrepare well before you stand in front of your thesis committee, so that you can impress them with your mastery of your field.εν (in) + προ? (toward) + -θεν (from) ≈ in front of?δο?behold, look, see“Look! Do you see that double rainbow in the sky?” “I do! What a sight to behold!”Chapter 23?ν?στημιI stand up, ariseMy name is Jake. I’m 23; I’m a stand up guy, and I stay my mom’s basement. I never arise before noon because I play Xbox all night.?ποδ?δωμιI give back, pay I put it on my credit card because I cannot pay with cash. But I will have to give back interest.?π?λλυμιI destroy, am lost (mid)A plumey cloud rose above the nuclear explosion which destroys everything within its reach. The land is lost in the middle of the nuclear fallout. ?φ?ημιI forgive, let go, divorceHow often am I to forgive a divorce? 7 times? It is hard to let go of the sins of others.δ?δωμιI give Bob did owe me $300 because every day for a year I give him a dollar for the vending machine.?στημιI stand, setThis is my lion. He’s tame enough that I stand on his back and set my head in his mouth.παραδ?δωμιI hand over, betray, entrustJesus entrusted himself to Judas, who paraded many soldiers to hand over the Savior and betray him with a kiss.τ?θημι I put, place, appoint I put my tithe in me safe place until the appointed time.φημ?I say, affirm It does not matter who you say you are, or even if you are famey, if you cannot affirm the Abstract of Principles and the Baptist Faith and Message without reservation, you cannot teach at SBTS.?μαρτωλ??, -?νsinful, sinner (subst)When Job dropped his hammer on his foot resulting in hammer-toe-loss, his friends said it was because he was a sinful sinner. γενε?, -??, ?generation, familyMy genealogy shows many generations of my family. μικρ??, -?, -?νsmall The bacteria is no more than a few microns, too small for the human eye to see.The English prefix micro- is derived from this word.?μοιο?-α, -ονsame nature, similar Hanoi was similar culturally to China because of their proximity to each other and their intertwined history.The English prefix homo- derives from this word (e.g. homogenous, homonym, homosexuality, homeostasis, etc.)?χριuntilThe Acrobat hung in the air until the last second, the other trapezist caught her. ο?α?woeYou flew from Hawai’i to New York to hear me speak? Whoa [Woe]! I am honored. “The bacon maple bar is the perfect donut.” “Ew why?” “Just try one.” “Whoa [Woe], you’re right.”Reminder: Memory devices created by a student. Freely handed out, but not endorsed. ................
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