{"id":700,"date":"2006-07-09T18:09:00","date_gmt":"2006-07-09T18:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newtestamentgreek.org\/quiz\/?p=700"},"modified":"2026-06-21T18:10:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T18:10:56","slug":"greek-vocabulary-quiz-190","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newtestamentgreek.org\/quiz\/greek-vocabulary-quiz-190\/","title":{"rendered":"Greek Vocabulary Quiz 190"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div class=\"ntgq-quiz-data\"\n  data-quiz-number=\"190\"\n  data-series-label=\"New Testament Greek Vocabulary Quiz\"\n  data-level=\"intermediate\"\n  data-title=\"Expanding Your Working New Testament Greek Vocabulary Through Contextual Reading and Lexical Awareness\"\n  data-hero-intro=\"Strong vocabulary knowledge allows readers to recognize meaning more quickly and devote greater attention to grammar, syntax, and interpretation. This quiz explores vocabulary that appears in a variety of New Testament settings.\"\n  data-box-intro=\"Focus on how each word functions within typical New Testament usage. Many Greek words carry nuances that become clearer when viewed in context rather than through a single English gloss.\"><script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"ntgq-question-data\">\n[\n  {\n    \"topic\":\"Ministry Vocabulary\",\n    \"question\":\"Which role is described by <span class='ntgq-greek'>\u03b4\u03b5\u03c3\u03bc\u03bf\u03c6\u03cd\u03bb\u03b1\u03be<\/span>?\",\n    \"answers\":[\n      {\"text\":\"Jailer\",\"correct\":true},\n      {\"text\":\"Tax collector\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Messenger\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Scribe\",\"correct\":false}\n    ],\n    \"explanation\":\"The noun refers to a keeper of prisoners or jailer. It appears prominently in Acts, where prison scenes play an important role in the spread of the gospel and the experiences of the apostles.\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"topic\":\"Figurative Language\",\n    \"question\":\"What image is conveyed by <span class='ntgq-greek'>\u03b4\u03b9\u03cb\u03bb\u03af\u03b6\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03b5\u03c2<\/span>?\",\n    \"answers\":[\n      {\"text\":\"Filtering carefully\",\"correct\":true},\n      {\"text\":\"Building rapidly\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Traveling secretly\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Speaking boldly\",\"correct\":false}\n    ],\n    \"explanation\":\"The verb refers to straining or filtering. In a well-known saying it is used metaphorically to criticize people who focus on minor details while overlooking matters of greater importance.\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"topic\":\"Descriptive Vocabulary\",\n    \"question\":\"Which idea best fits <span class='ntgq-greek'>\u03b4\u03c5\u03c3\u03b2\u03ac\u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03ba\u03c4\u03b1<\/span>?\",\n    \"answers\":[\n      {\"text\":\"Difficult to bear\",\"correct\":true},\n      {\"text\":\"Easy to understand\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Quick to disappear\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Ready for harvest\",\"correct\":false}\n    ],\n    \"explanation\":\"The term describes something burdensome, oppressive, or difficult to carry. It is often associated with heavy obligations or requirements imposed upon others.\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"topic\":\"Narrative Vocabulary\",\n    \"question\":\"Who are <span class='ntgq-greek'>\u1f10\u03b3\u03ba\u03b1\u03b8\u03ad\u03c4\u03bf\u03c5\u03c2<\/span> in a narrative setting?\",\n    \"answers\":[\n      {\"text\":\"Secretly planted agents\",\"correct\":true},\n      {\"text\":\"Village elders\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Traveling merchants\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Temple musicians\",\"correct\":false}\n    ],\n    \"explanation\":\"The word describes individuals placed or sent for a particular purpose, often covertly. In context they may function as spies or informants seeking information.\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"topic\":\"Emotional Vocabulary\",\n    \"question\":\"Which description best captures <span class='ntgq-greek'>\u1f10\u03bd\u03b5\u03b2\u03c1\u03b9\u03bc\u03ae\u03c3\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf<\/span>?\",\n    \"answers\":[\n      {\"text\":\"Expressed strong emotion\",\"correct\":true},\n      {\"text\":\"Delivered a blessing\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Made a promise\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Led a procession\",\"correct\":false}\n    ],\n    \"explanation\":\"The verb often conveys deep emotional intensity. Depending on context it may express indignation, sternness, or profound inner feeling rather than simple sadness or happiness.\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"topic\":\"Reaction Vocabulary\",\n    \"question\":\"What response is associated with <span class='ntgq-greek'>\u1f10\u03be\u03af\u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03bd\u03c4\u03bf<\/span>?\",\n    \"answers\":[\n      {\"text\":\"Being astonished\",\"correct\":true},\n      {\"text\":\"Being instructed\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Being appointed\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Being punished\",\"correct\":false}\n    ],\n    \"explanation\":\"The verb can describe amazement, astonishment, or being beside oneself with wonder. It frequently appears in response to miracles, teachings, or unexpected events.\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"topic\":\"Character Vocabulary\",\n    \"question\":\"Which quality is described by <span class='ntgq-greek'>\u03c0\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03c1\u03b3\u03af\u03b1\u03bd<\/span>?\",\n    \"answers\":[\n      {\"text\":\"Craftiness\",\"correct\":true},\n      {\"text\":\"Generosity\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Patience\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Humility\",\"correct\":false}\n    ],\n    \"explanation\":\"The noun often refers to cunning, trickery, or deceptive cleverness. New Testament authors commonly use it in negative ethical contexts.\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"topic\":\"Pastoral Vocabulary\",\n    \"question\":\"What activity is expressed by <span class='ntgq-greek'>\u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03b1\u03bc\u03c5\u03b8\u03bf\u03cd\u03bc\u03b5\u03bd\u03bf\u03b9<\/span>?\",\n    \"answers\":[\n      {\"text\":\"Offering comfort\",\"correct\":true},\n      {\"text\":\"Collecting taxes\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Conducting trade\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Delivering judgment\",\"correct\":false}\n    ],\n    \"explanation\":\"The verb refers to comforting, consoling, encouraging, or speaking kindly to someone. It often appears in contexts of pastoral care and support.\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"topic\":\"Discipleship Vocabulary\",\n    \"question\":\"Which description best fits <span class='ntgq-greek'>\u03c0\u03b5\u03c6\u03bf\u03c1\u03c4\u03b9\u03c3\u03bc\u03ad\u03bd\u03bf\u03b9<\/span>?\",\n    \"answers\":[\n      {\"text\":\"Loaded with burdens\",\"correct\":true},\n      {\"text\":\"Clothed for celebration\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Prepared for battle\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Trained for service\",\"correct\":false}\n    ],\n    \"explanation\":\"The participle describes people who are burdened or weighed down. The imagery can be physical, emotional, spiritual, or social depending on the context.\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"topic\":\"Character Vocabulary\",\n    \"question\":\"What quality is most closely associated with <span class='ntgq-greek'>\u03c0\u03c1\u03cc\u03b8\u03c5\u03bc\u03bf\u03bd<\/span>?\",\n    \"answers\":[\n      {\"text\":\"Willingness\",\"correct\":true},\n      {\"text\":\"Authority\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Wealth\",\"correct\":false},\n      {\"text\":\"Learning\",\"correct\":false}\n    ],\n    \"explanation\":\"The adjective refers to readiness, eagerness, willingness, or enthusiasm. It often contrasts with weakness, hesitation, or reluctance.\"\n  }\n]\n<\/script><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Testament Greek Vocabulary Quiz 190 introduces another collection of vocabulary drawn from the language of teaching, ministry, controversy, judgment, and daily life in the Greek New Testament. Intermediate students benefit from learning not only what words can mean, but also how those words function in real contexts, how they relate to other vocabulary, and how they contribute to the message of a passage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"quiz-template","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-700","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-vocabulary"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newtestamentgreek.org\/quiz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/700","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newtestamentgreek.org\/quiz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newtestamentgreek.org\/quiz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newtestamentgreek.org\/quiz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newtestamentgreek.org\/quiz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=700"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/newtestamentgreek.org\/quiz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/700\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":701,"href":"https:\/\/newtestamentgreek.org\/quiz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/700\/revisions\/701"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newtestamentgreek.org\/quiz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=700"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newtestamentgreek.org\/quiz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=700"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newtestamentgreek.org\/quiz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=700"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}