Introduction

4.1. Introduction
In this chapter, elements of Greek grammar are introduced, and the following points explained:
· English borrowed a number of words from Greek. Because of this, English readers are familiar with a number of Greek words.
· Greek is an inflected language. A change to the ending of a word gives it a different meaning.
· Resources in TW and ES allow students to explain grammatical nuances in the Greek New Testament
Is Greek grammar different from English? Are there similarities between the two languages? This chapter will illustrate Greek grammar by giving examples from the New Testament.
As you start to read the New Testament in Greek you will realise that there are differences between Greek and English, but there are also some similarities. Let’s start with the influence of Greek on English vocabulary.