predicate position

An adjective in predicate position is “the word is good“.  An adjective in attributive position is “the good word”.  An adjective in the substantival position is functioning as a noun. “The good is something we should pursue.”

Greek:

An adjective in predicate position is anarthrous. When translating, some form of the verb “to be” will be necessary. The following sentences all mean, “The word is good.”  Study chapter 9 in BBG.

ο λογος αγαθος
αγαθος ο λογος

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Hebrew:

Watch the videos for attributive, predicate, and substantival uses of the adjective. Also this.

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