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The Complete Word Study New Testament (Word Study Series)

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As a leader of Precept Bible studies, I have found these tools to be extremely helpful. Being Greek himself, Spiro has much to offer in the correct interpreting of Gods Word. His insights to the culture and meaning of words has proven helpful and enlightening. These books are user friendly, while being fully detailed and in depth. More than once I have found out the real meaning of a word in the Greek that increased my faith and inticed my appetite to study more in depth more often. Much needed tools for any serious Bible student. I would highly recommend all the Zodhiates reference books. Get them all.

This is the study book I use most when reading the Bible. I use it more than all my commentaries and other dictionaries combined. It is very handy. The greek concordance in the back is probably my favorite part of the Bible. Outstanding resource.

There is nothing like having a convenient and usable reference to find the Greek words and their Greek meaning, and then looking at the Greek concordance in the back to see how that particular greek word is translated elsewhere in the New Testament. I like to have it right beside me any time any time I am reading the Bible.

Words like "power", "world", "do" and many others are all used to translate different Greek words. For example, Romans 7:15 has "do" 3 times.....it is 3 different greek words! The same for verses 7:16ff!

The word "power" translates the gr. exousia and dunamis, both translated "power" most of the time. They have different meanings and it is good to know which gr. word is being used. You can look it up in the Zodhiates text in about 15 seconds. There are many more instances of words like this.

KEY POINT: You do not have to be fluent or even moderately versed in Biblical Greek to learn with this reference, the book provides anyone all the information they need to get some real insight into the Biblical text without smothering you in advanced Greek language studies.

I'm not sure if this is the absolute best wordstudy NT on the market, but I will say that it is a handy book to have.

The Strong's numbers are included with the text which makes it easy to look up the corresponding Greek words. There is also a modest Greek dictionary/lexicon in the back.

Zodhiates does a good job of shedding some light on those harder to understand verses. The text is KJV.

I'm happy that I purchased this book. Of the books in my library, it tends to be pulled off the shelf more often than many others.

I have had this complete series for 3 and 1/2 years and have enjoyed it immensely. The prices at Amazon are the best I have seen. {It *is* available on CD for any interested.}
It is amazing to see how the translators would use differing interpretations of the *same* Greek word. This study opens up a whole new avenue to understanding the deeper things of God's Word. By all means it is a must for every serious student of the Scriptures.

I just recently bought this book and wow it has helped me a lot in the short time that I have had it. It has really helped with my Greek (Koine) studies and is a real help in Biblical exegesis. The compiler and editor of the notes (Spiros Zodhiates, Th.D.) surely is qualified to do such a work. Also, all of the Greek comes from the Byzantine family (i.e.-Textus Receptus) so the reader can be sure the Greek is the correct text. Altogether, this is a valuable tool to those who wish to understand the Bible (KJV) in a deeper way. 2 Timothy 2:15

If your a KING JAMES ONLY person, maybe this is your book...

If your a bigger fan of the UBS/NA based translations(NIV,NASB,NRSV,NAB,AMP + many others) I would STRONGLY recommend getting McReynold's Word Study Interlinear over this one.

McReynold's, like this this book, also has the Strong's # listed above every word, but in McReynold's you also have the running greek text as an interlinear. -- which I think would be very important for someone interested studying greek.....

Zodhiates other book "The Complete Word Study DICTIONARY to the NT" is not a bad asset to have on your shelf!

I would call his dictionary a poor man's BAGD (Bauer, Arndnt, Gingrich, Danker's -- top of the line Greek-English Lexicon).

If you can't afford BAGD (who can??), Zodhiates Dictionary would be a good substitute.....but I would get McReynold's interlinear/word study instead of this book.

I have both Zodhiates NT, and Zodhiates DICTIONARY and I use the Dictionary all the time (in conjunction w/McReynolds). -- I never use Zodh.'s NT. -- In fact, I should sell this thing, I need more room on my shelf!!!

Zodh's Dictionary, and McReynold's Word Study/interlinear pair up for a great combination. You can take the Strong's # from McReynold's and use Zodh's Dictionary for more detailed study than is found in the back of McReynold's book.

You will be much better off buying McReynold's interlinear/w.s. & spending your money on Zodh's DICTIONARY (not this book)

If you are a KJ ONLY person, we have to talk!!!

Eric

If your wanting a greater understanding of the intent of the writer, this book will give you the ability to study God's Word with greater depth. It's easy to use amd understand.

This is a great resource. However...it is missing information that was initially contained in what was known as the "Pulpit Helps" edition (it was given away free at seminaries). Adding that information back in would indeed be very, very valuable.

This book was purchased at a great price and has been very helpful in looking up Biblical Words in Greek. It also has a concordance listing every other place that same word (keyed by Strong's number) is found. Each verb has Mood, Tense and Voice marked which helps make the meaning of the passage clearer. Great for a serious Bible Study student who does not know Greek or who knows Greek.

I use this resource when studying my Bible. It is especially helpful when taking a Kay Arthur Precept Bible study. It brings the words to life!