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''Synopsis:'' The infinitive is a form of the verb.{{Infobox_Contents |topic_name = Infinitive Verbs in Koine Greek |----__TOC__subtopics = [[Koine Greek: Purpose]] |opinion_pieces = {{opinionsshort_opinions}}|}}

The '''infinitive mood''' is a form of the verb. In English, an infinitive verb is expressed using the word "to" before the verb (e.g. "to destroy" = λυειν).

===Forms- Tense===

* Present Active - λυειν* Present Middle / Passive - λυεσθαι * Aorist Active - λυσαι* Aorist Middle - λυσασθαι* Aorist Passive - λυθηναι

* The Present indicatives an unfolding action whereas the Aorist Active - * Aorist Middle - * Aorist Passive - indicatives a summary action. In practice, they are translated into English the same.

====ComplementaryInfinitives====

====PurposeInfinitives==== An infinitive is purpose if it stands alone in expressing an idea of purpose. Sometimes it will be preceded by the genitive article του. See [[Koine Greek: Purpose]] ====To Express Result==== An infinitive preceded by the word [[`ωστε]] communicates that a result has been achieved. `ωστε can thus be translated as "with the result that" or "consequently". ====In place of a noun====

An infinitive is purpose if it stands alone verb may be used in expressing an idea place of purposea noun. Sometimes it will be preceded by the genitive article τουAn example of this is found in [[Philippians 1:21]], where "το ζην χριστος" = "to live (is) Christ" and "το αποθανειν κερδος" = "to die (is) gain".:''{{Bible verse|Philippians|1|21|lang=Greek}}'':''{{Bible verse|Philippians|1|21|lang=WEB}}''

====ArticularInfinitives====

* ''Purpose:'' Formed with ''εις το + infinitive'' or ''προς το + infinitive'' and is translated as: ''in order to''* ''Because:'' Formed with ''δια το + infinitive'' and is translated as: ''because''* ''Time during:'' Formed with ''εν τω + infinitive'' and is translated as: ''when'' or ''while'' + verb* ''PurposeTime before:'' Formed with ''εις το προ του + infinitive'' or and is translated as: ''before''* ''Time after:'' Formed with ''προς μετα το + infinitive'' and is translated as: ''In order toafter'' + verb

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