The Infinitive, Part 1 Copyright 2005-2008, Scott Gray

Infinitives A verbal: a combination of noun and verb Verbal aspects: tense, voice; can take IO or DO; may be modified by adverb Noun aspects: indeclinable; used anywhere a noun is used; may have article; “names an action” Copyright 2005-2008, Scott Gray

luein (pres) = the process of loosing; linear Infinitives, cont. Subject of infinitives is in the accusative case All infinitives are neuter Tense indicates type of action, not time: luein (pres) = the process of loosing; linear lusai (aor) = the act of loosing; punctiliar Copyright 2005-2008, Scott Gray

-ein -esqai Present Infinitive Active Middle Passive Copyright 2005-2008, Scott Gray

-sai -sasqai -qhnai Aorist Infinitive Singular Active Middle Passive Copyright 2005-2008, Scott Gray

Infinitives, cont. Don’t bother memorizing the future infinitive, it is infrequently used 2nd aorists use the present endings: lipei=n Copyright 2005-2008, Scott Gray

Infinitive Uses Purpose: tells why Object: object of verb Epexegetical: complementary, explanatory Appositional: side by side, explains or characterizes Subject: usually of an impersonal verb Result: anarthrous, clause w/ infinitive begins with w#ste Copyright 2005-2008, Scott Gray

Infinitive Comments Subject of infinitive, if same as main verb usually isn’t expressed As mentioned before, if not identical to main subject, it is in the accusative case Infinitives are negated by mh/ Copyright 2005-2008, Scott Gray

Homework Read chapter 16 Memorize the vocabulary – Quiz next (and every) week! Do the Greek to English translation exercises Optional: English to Greek Bible translation Copyright 2005-2008, Scott Gray