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''Synopsis:'' {{Infobox_Contents |topic_name = Contract verbs are those verbs whose stem forms end Verbs in '''εω''' or '''αω''' or '''οω'''Koine Greek |subtopics = .. When forming their various endings in conjugating, the ending undergoes changes.| __TOC__opinion_pieces = {{opinionsshort_opinions}}|}}
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==Lesson==
Contract verbs are those verbs whose stem forms end in '''εω''' or '''αω''' or '''οω'''. When forming their various endings in conjugating, the ending undergoes changes.
===Contraction Rulesfor Present and Imperfect Forms===
====εω====
* σταυρουτε - You (plural) crucify
* σταυρουσιν - They crucify
===Further rules===
====Lengthening for Aorist and Future Forms====
Prior to adding the '''σ''' or '''θ''' in the Aorist or Future forms of an '''εω''' verb a lengthening occurs where ''εω'' is changed to ''η''
Prior to adding the '''σ''' or '''θ''' in the Aorist or Future forms of an '''αω''' verb a lengthening occurs where ''αω'' is changed to ''η''
Prior to adding the '''σ''' or '''θ''' in the Aorist or Future forms of an '''οω''' verb a lengthening occurs where ''οω'' is changed to ''ω''
====Present Infinitive Forms====
For the ''Present Infinitive'' form of contract verbs, the standard rules of contraction do not apply. For the ''Present Infinitive'' form the following changes occur:
* '''εω''' becomes '''ειν'''
* '''αω''' becomes '''αν'''
* '''οω''' becomes '''ουν'''
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==Links==
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Bible]] -> [[Translating the Bible]] -> [[Koine Greek]] --> [[Koine Greek: Verbs]] [[Category:Koine Greek]][[Category:Koine Greek: Verbs]]
