Understanding Biblical Grammar with Logos: A Practical Guide for Non-Scholars

Using Logos to Study Biblical Grammar (Without Being a Scholar)

Dr. John Fallahee’s webinar, Original Languages with Logos for Non-Scholars: Morphology & Grammar, is a practical guide for anyone who wants to study the Bible more deeply. The focus isn’t on academic expertise, but on using Logos’ tools to explore how the original Greek and Hebrew shape our understanding of Scripture. Here’s how to apply these ideas in your own study.

First, remember that the original languages matter. Dr. Fallahee uses the analogy of “kissing the bride through the veil” to show how much we miss when we rely only on translations. Seeing the text in its grammatical form—like tense, voice, and mood—helps avoid misinterpretation. For example, 1 John 3:9 says, “does not sin.” The present tense here isn’t about sinless perfection; it’s about a life marked by ongoing transformation. As Dr. Fallahee shares, his own habit of drunkenness changed after salvation, showing how the present tense points to a new pattern of living.

To explore these details in Logos, start by hovering over Greek or Hebrew words. In 1 John 3:9, the word “poie” appears as a present active indicative. That means the action is ongoing—“is sinning” or “keeps on sinning.” This small detail changes how we read the verse. Logos makes this visible without needing a grammar textbook. The key is to look for patterns: what tense is the verb? Is it active, middle, or passive? These choices reveal who is acting and how the action functions in the sentence.