New Testament Greek Practice Worksheet

For First-Year M.A. (Theology) Students Learning Biblical Greek

Instructions:

Complete these exercises using the Greek text, transliteration, and translation provided. This worksheet will help you develop basic translation and interpretation skills. Pay attention to grammar, vocabulary, and meaning as you study these key New Testament passages.

Exercise 1: The Living Word (Hebrews 4:12)

Study this phrase: Ζῶν γὰρ ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ καὶ ἐνεργὴς

Transliteration: zon gar ho logos tou Theou kai energes

Translation: the word of God is living and active

• Fill in the blanks: The Greek word __________ (zon) means "living" and shows ongoing action, while __________ (energes) means "active" or "effective."
• Why is this description of God's Word important? Think about what it means for both theology and everyday Bible reading.

Exercise 2: Scripture's Purpose (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

Greek passage: πᾶσα γραφὴ θεόπνευστος καὶ ὠφέλιμος

Transliteration: pasa graphe theopneustos kai ophelimos

Translation: all scripture is God-breathed and useful

Scripture is useful for four main purposes. Match these Greek terms with their translations (note that "pros" means "for" or "toward"):

1. pros didaskakian- ____________ (This relates to teaching)
2. pros elegmon- ____________ (This relates to pointing out wrong)
3. pros epanorthosin- ____________ (This relates to correction)
4. pros paideian ten en dikaosune- ____________ (This relates to training in right living)