Friday, September 18, 2026

The Greek Nerd Test: How Many Boxes Can You Tick?

Talked about Greek to someone who didn't ask.

Had to have your Greek New Testament rebound at least once.

Asked your Greek teacher a question you regretted.

Bought beginning grammars you didn't need.

Compared the Byzantine Text to the Critical Text.

Cringed when your pastor etymologized from the pulpit.

Brought your Greek New Testament with you to your fellowship group.

Asked yourself, "Why have I never seen this before in the Greek? It's amazing."

Attended a conference on Greek linguistics.

Spelled your name in Greek letters on a quiz.

Considered getting a tattoo in Greek.

Joined Nerdy Biblical Language Majors.

Left your Greek New Testament at home when you went on vacation because you were afraid it might get lost or stolen.

Bemoaned the lame text-critical notes in your English Bible.

Taught the Greek Alphabet Song to your children.

Scratched your head when you first heard the words "verbal aspect."

Kicked yourself for getting "only" a 109 on one of Dr. Black's exams and thus missed getting a free book by a single point.