Hebrew and Greek Bible helps
from Bill's very own bookshelf!

I've raided my study shelf once more to bring you these Hebrew and Greek Bible resources. These are sources I use quite often.

Some of these will prove useful to the beginner. But many qualify as "advanced" resources and require at least a rudimentary knowledge of biblical Hebrew and Greek.

But keep in mind...

As with all resources, take what you read with the proverbial "grain of salt." The men who wrote these are fallible. But they're all "solid" resources.

Just keep in mind one more thing...

Only trust the Bible for perfect Truth.

Here are some of the resources I've found useful on my Bible study journey. Hope you enjoy these Hebrew and Greek Bible helps.

Biblical Language for the Beginner

Author - Robert Young

Publisher - Baker Books

This isn't just any ordinary Bible translation. This one has been translated literally from the original manuscripts. So it gives a very accurate portrayal of what the biblical text actually says. Definitely a useful resource for the beginner to get a clear view of the text without having to know Hebrew of Greek.


Vines Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words

Author - W.E. Vine

Publisher - Thomas Nelson

Once again, a must have for the serious Bible student. We've also included this one in "Bible Dictionaries." This one works especially well for those with little training in biblical language. Find a place in you library for this volume.


Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Author - James Strong

Publisher - Hendrickson

We've included Strong's here as well as on our "Dictionary" page because it is more than just an indexing system. It's also a thorough word study resource. Use this for word studies as well. Strong's Concordance tends to be a little daunting for the beginner. So find someone who can teach you how to use it for word study.

Many Bible programs come with Strong's indexing system built in. E-versions tend to be easier to use. This is definitely a better way to go.

Hebrew and Greek Bible Resources
for the Seasoned Student

Author - Strong

Publisher - Woodside Bible Fellowship

I have the electronic version of this in another Bible program. It provides meanings for many Hebrew and Greek words. It lists the words in their original Hebrew and Greek. So you need to have some training. A good resource for anyone who knows biblical language.


A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament

Editor - William L. Holladay

Publisher - Eerdmans

Everything about this volume is concise (except the title.) It's definitely for those who have a pretty good knowledge of Hebrew. But it's portable size and ease of use make it more useful than other goliath size resources. A solid addition.


Linguistic Keys to the New Testament

Author - Fritz Rienecker, Cleon Rodgers

Publisher - Zondervan

The best Greek reference work I've ever used. It requires a rudimentary knowledge of the Greek Bible language. But it could be useful to those who haven't studied much of the language.

It's an all-in-one resource, providing commentary as well as language help. It's organized in order of the biblical text to make it simple to find what you're looking for. A definite must for the advanced student. Get this one.


Shorter Lexicon of New Testament Greek

Author - F. Wilbur Gingrich

Publisher - University of Chicago Press

Great Greek Bible resource. This lexicon resembles more a "handbook" than a reference work. It doesn't have every Greek word. But it has enough. It's ease of use makes it definite plus for any advanced Bible student.

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