[B-Greek] Plural Subject Singular Verb
Mark Cain
mark at markcain.com
Fri May 11 12:18:05 EDT 2007
John 2:2
EKLHQH DE KAI hO IHSOUS KAI hOI MAQHTAI AUTOU
I have read where some would argue that the verb agrees with the closest
Noun Phrase (NP). While others have maintained that the New Testament data
actually suggests that Koine Greek normally follows the resolution rules
reflected in the universal tendencies e.g. for the verb to agree with the
plurality of the compound subject.
What is at play in this verse with the singular verb and what appears to be
a compound subject? Is the article in Konie Greek sufficient to designate a
NP? Does Greek utilize an understood verb of existence such as Hebrew?
Thanks,
Mark Cain
Sarasota, FL USA
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