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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}}|}}
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==Lesson==
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===
Using [[λυω]], the different forms of the infinitive are
* Aorist Middle - λυσασθαι
* Aorist Passive - λυθηναι
The Present indicatives an unfolding action whereas the Aorist indicatives a summary action. In practice, they are translated into English the same.
===Uses of the Infinitive===
* Purpose
* Articular
* In place of a noun
====Complementary Infinitives====
====Purpose Infinitives====
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 verb may be used in place of a noun. An 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}}''
====Articular Infinitives====
* ''Time before:'' Formed with ''προ του + infinitive'' and is translated as: ''before''
* ''Time after:'' Formed with ''μετα το + infinitive'' and is translated as: ''after''
===Accusative of Reference===
The subject on an infinitive verb is placed directly after the verb, in the accusative case (not the nominative). It is known as the ''accusative of respect'' or the ''accusative of reference''.
===Negating===
Infinitive verbs are negated by [[μη]], and not [[ου]].
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==Links==
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