Welcome To Your Verb Parsing Journey!

A Step-by-Step Guide To Deeper Biblical Understanding

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What You'll Need

  • Your Scripture Insight Guide PDF
  • Access to Blue Letter Bible (www.blueletterbible.org)
  • Your Bible
  • A notebook or journal for recording insights

1 Select Your Scripture

  1. Choose the Bible passage you want to study
  2. Read through it several times to familiarize yourself with the content
  3. Write down the passage reference for your records

2 Identify Key Verbs

  1. Read through your chosen passage again
  2. Highlight or list all the verbs (action words) you find
  3. Circle or star the most significant verbs that seem central to the passage's meaning

3 Access the Interlinear Bible

  1. Go to Blue Letter Bible's website
  2. Enter your passage reference
  3. Click on the "Tools" button next to the verse
  4. Select "Interlinear" from the available options

4 Find the Parsing Information

  1. In the Interlinear view, locate your identified verbs
  2. Click on the Strong's number associated with each verb
  3. Look for the "Parsing" section in the word details
  4. Note down the following for each verb:
    • Tense
    • Voice
    • Mood

5 Use Your Scripture Insight Guide

  1. Open your Scripture Insight Guide PDF
  2. Locate the sections corresponding to the parsing information you found
  3. For each verb, look up:
    • What the tense indicates about time and kind of action
    • How the voice shows the relationship between subject and action
    • What the mood reveals about the speaker's intention

6 Record Your Findings

For each verb, document:

  1. The verb in English
  2. The parsing information you found
  3. The expanded meaning based on your guide
  4. How this deeper understanding impacts the passage's meaning

7 Application

  1. Write down how these insights change or deepen your understanding of the passage
  2. Note any implications for:
    • Teaching
    • Personal application
    • Biblical interpretation

Tips for Success

  • Start with shorter passages until you're comfortable with the process
  • Focus on one verb at a time
  • Keep your notes organized by passage reference
  • Consider creating a template in your journal for consistent documentation
  • Review your findings with other Bible study tools or commentaries

Common Challenges & Solutions

  • Too many verbs to analyze: Focus on the most theologically significant verbs first
  • Unfamiliar terms: Keep your parsing guide handy and build a personal glossary
  • Overwhelming information: Take it one step at a time; not every verb needs deep analysis
  • Technical difficulties: Bookmark the Blue Letter Bible interlinear page for easy access

Next Steps

Remember: This is an advanced study method. Take your time to learn the process, and don't feel pressured to analyze every verb in every passage. Focus on quality over quantity as you build your skills.