Biblingo

09/01/2026

Where did the idea that Adam and Eve ate an apple come from?

The Hebrew word used for the forbidden fruit in Genesis 3 is פְּרִי (peri) - meaning any kind of fruit.

So how did it become an apple? Answer: it was a Latin pun.

Jerome translated פְּרִי straightforwardly as "fructus," so the Vulgate isn't the source of this idea. Instead, it is the similarity between the Latin "mālum" (apple) and "malum" (evil).

This wordplay caught on and the forbidden fruit became forever associated in the Western consciousness with an apple.

08/31/2026

Last chance to get free merch with your homeschool order!

If you sign up your kids for an annual or lifetime Biblingo plan before midnight tonight (August 31), we will mail a complimentary merch package to each child in your family who has a subscription. Each child gets:

- a Greek or Hebrew t-shirt (your choice)

- a Greek or Hebrew journal

- a Biblingo yo-yo

- Biblingo stickers

And you (the parent) also get a Hebrew or Greek Scripture mug.

Learn more at biblingo.com/homeschool.

08/27/2026

The time has come.

Kevin Grasso's Greek textbook will be available on November 2nd online and in print.

Reading Greek Deeply: A Linguistic, Exegetical, and Fluency-Based Introduction is published by De Gruyter Brill.

The online PDF will be free and open-access, and print copies will also be available. You can enter to win a free copy here: http://biblingo.com/textbook

Why yet another Greek grammar in the crowded world of excellent Greek textbooks? A few reasons:

(1) INTEGRATED WITH BIBLINGO

While it stands alone, this textbook also serves as the perfect companion to the Greek lessons in the Biblingo app.

It is designed to provide a way for Biblingo learners to dive deeper into the grammar of Greek. Those of you who use Biblingo have already been using much of this material in draft form inside the app lessons.

(2) APPLICATION OF LINGUISTICS

This textbook seeks to apply the latest research in linguistics to the study of NT Greek.

Linguist Paul Kroeger (DIU) said: "The book models an integrated approach to linguistics and Biblical studies, illustrating some of the ways in which each tradition can benefit from the insights of the other."

(3) MARRIAGE OF METHODOLOGIES

With this project, Kevin aims to synthezize the best of varying approaches to learning Greek.

Greek professor Seth Ehorn (HCU) says of the textbook: "I recommend it heartily to any students and especially teachers of Greek who are seeking to bridge the gap between living-language approaches and traditional grammar instruction.

4. UNIQUE INTEGRATION OF EXEGESIS

Rather than relegating exegesis to the later stages of learning Greek, this textbook integrates exegetical practice early and often.

New Testament scholar Jason Staples said, "The interspersed exegetical sections are also of value on their own even beyond the demonstration of methods, making robust and sometimes novel cases for strong readings, though not all will agree with every conclusion. Highly recommended."

This textbook will be adaptable for:

- Seminary and university classrooms (covers a typical 4 semesters of Greek)

- High-school study (can span 4 years of study)

- Self-study (serves as a fantastic complement to Biblingo)

Learn more about the textbook and enter to win a free hard copy at http://biblingo.com/textbook.

08/24/2026

One more week!

If you sign up your kids for an annual or lifetime Biblingo plan before September 1st, we will mail a complimentary merch package to each child in your family who has a subscription. Each child gets:

- a Greek or Hebrew t-shirt (your choice)

- a Greek or Hebrew journal

- a Biblingo yo-yo

- Biblingo stickers

And you (the parent) also get a Hebrew or Greek Scripture mug.

Sign up here: biblingo.com/homeschool.

08/23/2026

If you've been thinking of joining us for a live Greek or Hebrew class, the time of decision is here!

Classes begin this week (week of August 24). See offerings and sign up here:

biblingo.com/live

Remember: if you're a Biblingo All-Access (aka Accelerator) member, you get a 20% discount.

Biblingo Live: instructor-led online courses in biblical Greek and Hebrew that take you from the alphabet to reading the Bible. Join a live cohort.

08/21/2026

"I don't want to just decode the language. I want to read it and experience it."

Michael is learning Hebrew, and he said this:

"The app helped with that a lot - with vocab and syntax and stuff. But in terms of connecting the dots, I think the live classes are what really helped. And you get a lot more input and can ask questions and get answers immediately."

If you want to "connect the dots" in your study of Hebrew or Greek, check out our next round of live classes starting next week at http://biblingo.com/live.

08/19/2026

Set your kids on the path to fluency in the biblical languages, and we'll send you a box of free merch.

If you sign up your kids for an annual or lifetime Biblingo plan before the end of August, we will mail you a complimentary merch package for each child in your family who has a subscription. Each child gets:

- a Greek/Hebrew t-shirt

- a Greek/Hebrew journal

- a Biblingo yo-yo

- Biblingo stickers

And you as the parent will also receive a Hebrew or Greek Scripture mug.

Sign up and claim your free merch: biblingo.com/homeschool.

08/19/2026

Learn more at biblingo.com/live.

08/18/2026

What language did Jesus speak? Most people assume Aramaic.

It is true that the gospels contain several statements where Jesus speaks Aramaic. Such as when He raises Jairus’s daughter from the dead and tells her, “talitha cumi.”

It’s also true that Aramaic had been growing in popularity leading up to the first century when Jesus walked the earth. So it makes sense that He would have spoken Aramaic.

But there’s a crucial false assumption here.

As modern English speakers, we live in a mono-lingual society. And it’s easy to project that reality onto past cultures. But most societies throughout history have been multi-lingual - including Judea in Jesus’ day.

So the question is not what language Jesus spoke, but which languages and when.

There’s good evidence that Jesus spoke both Greek and Hebrew as well as Aramaic and that He used these languages in different contexts throughout His ministry.

Jesus grew up in Nazareth, which was near the capital of the Galilee region: Sepphoris. This city was a hub of commerce - which meant it was heavily Greek influenced. Jesus likely would have visited the city with His father and learned to speak Greek there.

Of Jesus’ conversations in the gospels, at least two were likely in Greek. First, Jesus likely spoke Greek with the Roman centurion whose servant He healed, as Greek was the lingua franca, and it is unlikely the centurion knew Aramaic.

For several reasons, it is also very likely that Jesus spoke Greek with Nicodemus. First, the name Nicodemus is Greek. Second, Nicodemus was an upper-class Jew, making it likely that he spoke Greek on a regular basis. And third, the nuances of their conversation suggest that it was originally in Greek.

So Jesus almost certainly spoke Greek.

It is also likely that He spoke Hebrew and used it regularly in His ministry. Documents like the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Bar Kokhba letters, and the Mishnah attest that Hebrew was spoken for religious teaching and everyday use well into the second century AD.

It is probable that Jesus would have taught His fellow Jews in Hebrew, and we find evidence of this in the details of the Sermon on the Mount and other teachings.

Bottom line: as moderns, we tend to assume Jesus would have primarily spoken one language. But most of the world for most of history has been multi-lingual. And 1st century Galilee was no different.

Jesus almost certainly spoke Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic - and He used them on different occasions for different purposes depending on who He was speaking to.

06/23/2026

People sometimes respond defensively when you talk about the benefits of learning Greek and Hebrew. They say, "are you saying we can't understand the Bible without esoteric knowledge of dead languages?"

Here's what we say to those people:
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HEY YOU!

Yes, you in the camping chair overlooking that beautiful vista.

You've got a great view - and you could certainly feast your eyes on that horizon and never get tired of it. But you're only halfway up the mountain. There's an even more expansive landscape once you get to the top. Here's a map and a well-trodden path. It'll take some hiking, but the view at the top is more than worth the effort. Care to join?
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We have a wealth of Bible translations in the western world - and for that we should be grateful. It's never been easier to access God's Word. But what if it became easy to experience God's Word as it was originally written?

Imagine reading the prophet Isaiah like Jesus in the synagogue. Or Paul's letter to the Galatians like it just arrived in the mail. What kind of richness would that bring to your Bible study?

Now imagine what would happen if more pastors and churchgoers could experience that kind of closeness to the biblical texts. Imagine if native Bible translators and pastors around the globe had access to effective tools for learning the biblical languages. Imagine if children grew up with the Bible in its original languages.

That's the vision. That's the mission. That's why Biblingo exists.

Experience God's Word as it was originally written. Start your journey free today at biblingo.com.