Part 5: Your Greek Study Toolkit

Welcome to your guide to the essential tools for studying Biblical Greek! Think of this lesson as your introduction to a helpful set of friends who will make your Greek journey much easier.

Your Most Helpful Resources

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The Interlinear Bible – Your First Bridge

Think of an interlinear Bible as training wheels for reading Greek. It shows you both the Greek text and English translation together, helping you make connections between the languages.

How to use it:

• Try reading the Greek first
• Check the English below when needed
• Notice how words connect
• Use it to learn new vocabulary

Recommended choice for beginners:

• The New Greek-English Interlinear New Testament (Tyndale) is clear and easy to use

Greek Lexicons – Your Dictionary Friend

A lexicon is like a specialized dictionary for Biblical Greek. It helps you understand what words mean and how they’re used.

Starting out:

• Begin with a simple lexicon like Barclay Newman’s
• Look for the main word form (we learned about these!)
• Read the basic definitions first
• Save the detailed stuff for later

Online Tools – Your Digital Helpers

Paul’s Handkerchief

Free to use and designed for both readers and scholars.

• The F.O.G detailed lexicon (An updated Strong’s concordance)
• Multiple translations including KJV with Strong’s
• Detailed Word Studies including morphological analysis
• The new F.O.G Bible (an updated Young’s Literal Translation)
• Classical Greek comparisons to Biblical text
• The F.O.G Interlinear coming soon
• Cross references coming soon

Blue Letter Bible (www.blueletterbible.org)

This free website is amazing for beginners! You can:

• Look up Greek words easily
• See how words are used
• Find English translations
• Access basic word studies

Bible Hub (biblehub.com)

Another helpful free resource where you can:

• Compare different translations
• Find Greek word meanings
• See cross-references
• Read simple commentaries

Mobile Apps

Take your Greek study on the go:

• Bible Gateway
• Blue Letter Bible App
• Step Bible App

Simple Study Methods

Basic Word Study Steps

1. Find your word in the interlinear
2. Look it up in your lexicon
3. Check how it’s used in other places
4. Notice any patterns
5. Write down what you learn

Helpful Study Habits

• Study a little bit every day
• Keep your tools handy
• Take simple notes
• Review regularly

Let’s Practice!

Try this simple exercise to get familiar with your tools:

1. Choose a favorite Bible verse
2. Find it in your interlinear Bible
3. Pick one interesting Greek word
4. Look it up in your lexicon
5. Check it on Blue Letter Bible
6. Write down three things you learned

For example, let’s say you chose John 3:16:

• Find it in your interlinear
• Look up ἀγαπάω (love)
• See what your tools tell you
• Write down your discoveries

Building Your Study Corner

Essential Tools to Start With:

1. An interlinear Bible
2. A basic Greek lexicon
3. Access to Blue Letter Bible
4. A notebook for your findings

That’s all you really need to begin!

Optional Extras for Later:

• Greek New Testament
• Word study guides
• Vocabulary cards
• More detailed lexicons

Remember:

• Tools are helpers, not substitutes for learning
• Start with the basics
• Add more tools as you grow
• Keep things simple at first

Moving Forward

Don’t feel like you need every tool right away. Start with an interlinear and Blue Letter Bible. Add other tools as you become more comfortable and curious.

Happy exploring! Next lesson, we’ll learn how to do deeper word studies with these tools.

Quick Tip

Keep a bookmark folder in your browser with your favorite Greek study websites. It makes daily study much easier!

Part 6: Word Study Methods in Biblical Greek