The Analytical Lexicon to the Greek New Testament

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When I first received this book from Amazon (while studying basic Greek), I turned to the introduction, titled "How to Use the Analytical" and got the shock of my life, wondering what I had got myself into. This is what is written in the second paragraph:"Who should not use this volume? 1) A first-year Greek student. The only way to learn the language is to struggle. If you use this volume instead of learning the basic paradigms, you are cheating yourself and most likely will never develop a true facility in the language. 2) Those who know a little Greek. This can be very dangerous, because a cursory exposure to Greek cannot convey the complexity and beauty of the language." (page ix)Since both conditions applied to me then, I was alarmed, regretted I had ever bought the book and wondered if I should ask someone to keep the book away from me until after I had completed basic Greek. I'm glad some calm was restored and I decided to ignore the dire warning for the book did me no harm. I'm not sure to whom exactly the warning is directed but how could anyone with a genuine interest in learning Greek use this book to avoid learning the paradigms? Besides, I think this dictionary is of little use anyway to beginners as they wouldn't be reading the Greek New Testament.But once you start to read (or at least attempt to read, for the two are really very different) the New Testament, this lexicon becomes hugely useful. Unlike a normal dictionary where only lexical terms can be found, you can find any word in the New Testament in here, nicely parsed and linked to its lexical form.However, the usefulness of this lexicon is somewhat reduced if you own a UBS Reader's Edition, which also parses many verbs for you, though not all. But the UBS Reader's Edition does not do any parsing for other word groups and, of course, there is no alphabetically arranged order. You may also find yourself turning to, if you have it (and you must), Trenchard's Complete Vocabulary Guide more frequently if you need to find the meaning of a word as its cognate list will link the word you are looking for to other words with the same root. I also find that this analytical lexicon has a tendency to give meanings of words that are rather harder to use in translation as opposed to Trenchard's definitions. Perhaps Mounce is aiming for greater accuracy. But these two books do tend to somewhat limit the use of this dictionary. Still, in the long run, you will be glad you have purchased this lexicon. To me, the lexicon is an essential buy.

Solid addition to one's resource tool box.

I was considering one of the old standbys - Thayers, and am glad I went with Dr. Mounce's work! It is detailed enough for the purposes of the average Greek NT savvy person (or Minister.) And it delivers a good up-to-date interpretive style. Has a dual word key system so it can be used fairly universally with standard word lists and keys like Stong's. My work necessitated a good NT Lexicon and Dr. Mounce's work filled the bill. Good buy. Would recommend this work to any.

The Analytical Lexicon to the Greek New Testament by William B. Mounce, Zondervan Publishing House, MI, Grand Rapids, 546 pp, 1993.The Lexicon is what has come to be expected of Mr. Mounce's books, filled with all the information one wants and expects to read. Mr. Mounce is an excellent writer as he always includes all the nuts and bolts that is clarity in what he transmits to those depending upon his stellar knowledge. Thank you, Mr. Mounce.

If you are studying Greek, this is the book for you. It helps you clarify what you are doing. Amazing!

If you'd like to look up ANY word that you find in the Greek New Testament, but aren't an advanced enough student to know the lexical form of the word, (which can be quite tricky for the non-native speaker, even after years of study) this is the resource for you. You can look up the word in the exact form you find it, and see at a glance how to parse and/or decline it, as well as a simple definition. An indispensable resource!

I have recenty studied New Testament Greek and this is useful for tracking down words not in the limited lexicon at the back of my textbook. It shows the lexical form and the actual form used which is helpful, as I cannot always indentify the word. I was hoping it would show relationships between words and nuances, but it does not seem to do this.It is inexpensive compared with another recommended lexicon.I have only had this for a few weeks.

Yes a good purchase actually.I woupd actuly reccommend this only for people who can already read the Biblical Greek and has reasonable knowledge of it as it is in alphabetical order with the Greek but this is a must for every Bible scholar. I would reccomend it as a really handy tool for the advanced and the bishops and pastors and it helps when there are a lot of meanings for one word when checking elsewhere. Things can get lost in translation but something like this not only helps to keep things in prespective for the more of experienced but it also gives variants of the same word. A beginner may not find use for it but as they advance id say its a must.

This is a fantastic up to date lexicon that is handy for any theologian, scholar, pastor, student or New Testament Greek enthusiast to have and use.It is robust and hardy, primed ready for use as you engage with the original manuscripts and unravel their depth and meaning.This has to be one of, if not the best analytical lexicon to the Greek New Testament that is available on the market today and at a great price, not to large but packed full to the brim you just can't go wrong.

great for 1st year students at undergraduate level, you set the pace on this home study course. It is without any doubt beneficial for those who wish to advance there degrees further by reading ancient languages specifically when it is to compliment Theological degrees. This study tool is however, only relevant to a student who has at least reached first year studies in New Testament Greek.

A very clear lexicon with Mounce's evident clarity - I recommend this lexicon.

Excellent book