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5. Pluperfect Tense - The pluperfect ('past perfect') shows action that is complete and existed at
some time in the past, (the past time being indicated by the context). This tense is only found in
the indicative mood and is rarely used in the New Testament.

For example: "...and they beat against that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the
rock." Matt 7:25

Do I have to know Greek to truly understand the New
Testament?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSaon2f5Vbg

Let’s Practice…

1. There are five basic parts (or aspects) that are clearly defined or indicated by every Greek verb form.
These five parts are.

2. What are the three types of persons in Greek verb grammar and what does each mean?

3. A Greek verb can be either singular or plural in number. What does each of these terms mean?

4. Please define what the voice of a verb is.

5. There are three kinds of voices for a verb. What are they and please define each?

6. What is the mood of a verb?

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