IMPORTANCE OF THE BIBLICAL LANGUAGES
And let us be sure of this, we will not long preserve the gospel without the languages... - Martin Luther
For the devil smelled a rat, and perceived that if the [biblical] languages were revived a hole would be knocked in his kingdom which he could not easily stop up again. - Martin Luther (how true is this today?)
Several things happen as the original languages fall into disuse among pastors. First, the confidence of pastors to determine the precise meaning of Biblical texts diminishes...
We may impress one another for a while by dropping the name of the latest book we’ve read, but secondhand food will not sustain and deepen our people’s faith and holiness.
Not only is this the only well from which we can draw the original force and meaning of the words and phrases of divine utterance, but also those languages (Hebrew & Greek) possess a weight of their own – a vividness which brings home to the understanding fine shades of meaning with power which cannot survive the passage into another tongue. - John Owen
Reading the Bible in translation is like kissing your bride through a veil. - numerous different theologians and scholars
It ought to be taken for granted that the preacher has his Greek Testament... - A.T. Robertson
many more quotes below
For the devil smelled a rat, and perceived that if the [biblical] languages were revived a hole would be knocked in his kingdom which he could not easily stop up again. - Martin Luther (how true is this today?)
Several things happen as the original languages fall into disuse among pastors. First, the confidence of pastors to determine the precise meaning of Biblical texts diminishes...
We may impress one another for a while by dropping the name of the latest book we’ve read, but secondhand food will not sustain and deepen our people’s faith and holiness.
Not only is this the only well from which we can draw the original force and meaning of the words and phrases of divine utterance, but also those languages (Hebrew & Greek) possess a weight of their own – a vividness which brings home to the understanding fine shades of meaning with power which cannot survive the passage into another tongue. - John Owen
Reading the Bible in translation is like kissing your bride through a veil. - numerous different theologians and scholars
It ought to be taken for granted that the preacher has his Greek Testament... - A.T. Robertson
many more quotes below
The Minister's Use of His Greek New Testament
This article speaks of the common neglect towards studying NTG among gospel ministers, the blessing of studying it, and the importance and benefits of being closely acquainted with the Greek New Testament. Though it is nearly 100 years old, this is still a must read article.
The Story of John Brown
An inspiring and motivating story of John Brown (1722-1787) who taught himself New Testament Greek with nothing but a Greek NT. A must read for anyone interested in the Biblical languages.
The Importance of the Biblical Languages - Martin Luther
In this discourse Martin Luther speaks of the importance of knowing the Biblical Languages and being closely acquainted with them.
Rightly Handling the Biblical Languages (The Danger of Extremes)
Discusses the danger of extremes regarding the study of the biblical languages, namely, the two prevalent trends which exist in local churches today. In addition to this, mention is made as to the proper use and place of these languages among Christians.
Quotes on the Biblical Languages
A list of quotes from numerous men, both of old and contemporary, speaking about the importance of, place of, and the blessing of knowing the Biblical languages. This is a great encouragement and motivation. Thanks to Miles Van Pelt for providing almost all of these quotes.
This article speaks of the common neglect towards studying NTG among gospel ministers, the blessing of studying it, and the importance and benefits of being closely acquainted with the Greek New Testament. Though it is nearly 100 years old, this is still a must read article.
The Story of John Brown
An inspiring and motivating story of John Brown (1722-1787) who taught himself New Testament Greek with nothing but a Greek NT. A must read for anyone interested in the Biblical languages.
The Importance of the Biblical Languages - Martin Luther
In this discourse Martin Luther speaks of the importance of knowing the Biblical Languages and being closely acquainted with them.
Rightly Handling the Biblical Languages (The Danger of Extremes)
Discusses the danger of extremes regarding the study of the biblical languages, namely, the two prevalent trends which exist in local churches today. In addition to this, mention is made as to the proper use and place of these languages among Christians.
Quotes on the Biblical Languages
A list of quotes from numerous men, both of old and contemporary, speaking about the importance of, place of, and the blessing of knowing the Biblical languages. This is a great encouragement and motivation. Thanks to Miles Van Pelt for providing almost all of these quotes.