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The Biblical Languages Podcast (brought to you by Biblingo)

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The Biblical Languages Podcast hosts discussions and interviews related to learning the biblical languages and issues relevant to biblical exegesis.

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Biblingo

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Religion

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biblingo.org

Latest episode

Apr 3, 2026

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Episodes

Basic Word Order in Biblical Greek: VSO, SVO, or Both? (Part 5 of Word Order) 14.07.2022

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso discusses the basic word order of biblical Greek. Show notes: https://biblingo.org/blog/basic-word-order-in-biblical-greek/

Practicing the Biblical Languages 30 Minutes Every Day with Alan Cossey 07.07.2022

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Nick Messmer talks with Alan Cossey about his experience learning biblical Greek and Hebrew, including how he has managed to practice 30 minutes nearly every day for 2 years. Show notes at: https://biblingo.org/practicing-the-biblical-languages-30-minutes-every-day-with-alan-cossey

Speaking Ancient Languages, Translating vs. Glossing, and Explicit Grammar 29.06.2022

This episode is a recording of a livestream event hosted by  the Ancient Language Institute . They invited Nick Messmer, co-founder of Biblingo and co-host of the Biblical Languages Podcast, to be a part of their roundtable discussion about how to learn ancient languages, specifically in light of modern second language acquisition research. The conversation was about 2 hours long, so we're sp...

Grammar-Translation, Communicative Approaches, and Ancient Languages 23.06.2022

This episode is a recording of a livestream event hosted by the Ancient Language Institute. They invited Nick Messmer, co-founder of Biblingo and co-host of the Biblical Languages Podcast, to be a part of their roundtable discussion about how to learn ancient languages, specifically in light of modern second language acquisition research. The conversation was about 2 hours long, so we're splitting...

The VS vs. SV Debate in Biblical Hebrew (Part 4 of Word Order) 10.06.2022

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso and Nick Messmer discuss the VS vs. SV debate in biblical Hebrew. Show notes at: biblingo.org/blog/the-vs-sv-debate-in-biblical-hebrew

How to Pass a Hebrew (or Greek) Competency Exam with Teresa Kovac 03.06.2022

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Nick Messmer talks with Teresa Kovac about her experience learning biblical Hebrew, including self-studying to pass a Hebrew competency exam and place out of first semester Hebrew. Show notes at: https://biblingo.org/blog/how-to-pass-a-hebrew-or-greek-competency-exam-with-teresa-kovac/

Copula and Existential Clauses in Biblical Hebrew with Daniel Wilson (Part 3 of Word Order) 27.05.2022

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso talks with Dr. Daniel Wilson about some special clauses in biblical Hebrew: copula clauses and existential clauses. Show notes available at: https://biblingo.org/blog/copula-and-existential-clauses-in-biblical-hebrew/

Basic Word Order in Biblical Hebrew with Vince DeCaen (Part 2 of Word Order) 20.05.2022

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso talks with Dr. Vince DeCaen about basic word order in biblical Hebrew. Show notes at biblingo.org/blog/basic-word-order-in-biblical-hebrew

Introduction to Word Order with Paul Kroeger (Part 1 of Word Order) 13.05.2022

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso talks with Dr. Paul Kroeger about the basics of word order.  Find show notes at: https://biblingo.org/blog/introduction-to-word-order/

Basic Pragmatics Concepts (Part 4 of Biblical Language Linguistics) 29.04.2022

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso shares core concepts that are essential for doing the task of pragmatics. Find show notes and a full blog post at: https://biblingo.org/blog/basic-pragmatics-concepts/

Basic Syntax Concepts (Part 3 of Biblical Language Linguistics) 23.04.2022

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso shares core concepts that are essential for doing the task of syntax. Find show notes and a full blog post at: https://biblingo.org/blog/basic-syntax-concepts/

Basic Morphology Concepts (Part 2 of Biblical Language Linguistics) 15.04.2022

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso shares core concepts that are essential for understanding morphology. Find show notes and a full blog post at: https://biblingo.org/blog/basic-morphology-concepts/

Basic Semantic Concepts (Part 1 of Biblical Language Linguistics) 08.04.2022

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso shares six core concepts that are essential for doing the task of semantics. Find show notes and a full blog post at: https://biblingo.org/blog/basic-semantic-concepts/

A Quick Update - 2022 Kickoff 06.04.2022

In this episode, we share some personal updates from Nick and Kevin, as well as what we have planned for the podcast for the rest of 2022. Show notes: Kevin's dissertation: "Verbs of Judgment in Biblical Hebrew. A Lexical Semantic Analysis" (free download) Sign up for Biblingo's monthly newsletter

Do We Really Need Exegesis? 16.12.2021

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso and Nick Messmer discuss the role of exegesis in studying biblical Greek and Hebrew, and how different pedagogical approaches do or do not prepare us for exegesis. Find show notes at: https://biblingo.org/blog/do-we-really-need-exegesis/ Get 30% off Biblingo through December 31, 2021. Learn more and take advantage of the discount here...

The Role of the Biblical Text in Language Learning 09.12.2021

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso and Nick Messmer discuss the role of the biblical text in learning biblical Greek and Hebrew, and why you shouldn't get into it too soon. Find show notes at: https://biblingo.org/blog/the-role-of-the-biblical-text-in-language-learning/ Get 30% off Biblingo through December 31, 2021. Learn more and take advantage of the discount here:...

Biblical Hebrew Verb Classes and Alternations 02.12.2021

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso and Nick Messmer discuss how to group biblical Hebrew verbs into classes and why that matters for our understanding of those verbs and the language as a whole. Find show notes at https://biblingo.org/blog/biblical-hebrew-verb-classes-and-alternations/

Who Killed Deponency? 17.11.2021

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso and Nick Messmer discuss the concept of deponency in Greek studies. Find show notes at https://biblingo.org/blog/who-killed-deponency/

How To Refresh Your Greek Curriculum (with Bob Jones University) 03.11.2021

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Nick Messmer is joined by Esdras Oliveira Borges, Timothy Hughes, and Dan Olinger from Bob Jones University to discuss their recent Greek curriculum refresh. Find show notes at https://biblingo.org/blog/how-to-refresh-your-greek-curriculum-with-bob-jones-university/

How to Know What Biblical Hebrew Words Mean (Part 8 of Lexical Semantics) 27.10.2021

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso and Nick Messmer discuss the how to do lexical semantics to determine the meaning of biblical Greek words by looking at specific examples. Find show notes at https://biblingo.org/blog/how-to-know-what-biblical-hebrew-words-mean/ Register for our Linguist Lab on "How to do Lexical Semantics" at https://biblingo.typeform.com/linguist-la...

Bonus Episode: Data, Fallacies, and Objections (Part 7 of Lexical Semantics) 20.10.2021

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso and Nick Messmer discuss the importance of data, common fallacies, and objections to lexical semantics. Find show notes at https://biblingo.org/blog/data-fallacies-and-objections-lexical-semantics/ Register for our Linguist Lab on "How to do Lexical Semantics" at https://biblingo.typeform.com/linguist-lab

How to Know What Biblical Greek Words Mean (Part 6 of Lexical Semantics) 13.10.2021

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso and Nick Messmer discuss how to do lexical semantics to determine the meaning of biblical Greek words by looking at specific examples. Find show notes at https://biblingo.org/blog/how-to-know-what-biblical-greek-words-mean/ Register for our Linguist Lab on "How to do Lexical Semantics" at https://biblingo.typeform.com/linguist-lab

Biblical Hebrew Word Study (Locative Verbs) with Keren Dubnov (Part 5 of Lexical Semantics) 06.10.2021

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso interviews Keren Dubnov on the semantics of locative verbs in biblical Hebrew. Find show notes at https://biblingo.org/blog/biblical-hebrew-word-study-with-keren-dubnov/ Register for our Linguist Lab on "How to do Lexical Semantics" at https://biblingo.typeform.com/linguist-lab

Biblical Greek Word Study (πίστις) with Nijay Gupta (Part 4 of Lexical Semantics) 29.09.2021

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso talks with Nijay Gupta about his work on the Greek word πίστις. Find show notes at https://biblingo.org/blog/biblical-greek-word-study-with-nijay-gupta/ Register for our Linguist Lab on "How to do Lexical Semantics" at https://biblingo.typeform.com/linguist-lab

Biblical Hebrew Lexicography with Reinier de Blois (Part 3 of Lexical Semantics) 22.09.2021

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso and Reinier de Blois discuss Biblical Hebrew Lexicography. Find show notes at https://biblingo.org/blog/biblical-hebrew-lexicography-with-reinier-de-blois/ Register for our Linguist Lab on "How to do Lexical Semantics" at https://biblingo.typeform.com/linguist-lab

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