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Exegetically Speaking

Wheaton College
Wheaton College
Greek Language
Biblical Languages
New Testament
Jesus Christ
Greek
Hebrew
Theology
Paul
Hebrew Language
Old Testament
Philemon
Biblical Exegesis
Isaiah
Amos
Christianity
Ephesians
Philippians
Revelation
John 3:16

"Exegetically Speaking" is a weekly podcast of the friends and faculty of Wheaton College, IL and The Lanier Theological Library. Hosted by Dr. David Capes, it features language experts who discuss the importance of learning the biblical languages—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek—and show how reading the Bible in the original languages "pays off." Each podcast lasts between seven and eleven minutes and ... more

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Dr. David Baer, a Wheaton College alum and a missionary with Mesa Global, is Director of Mesa Scholars and Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Medellín's Biblical Seminary of Colombia. In this episode he announces and explains a plan... more

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Prof. George Kalantzis returns for a third comment on one of the Bible's most well-known verses, John 3:16. A seemingly small question – should the English pronoun 'his' be inserted where the Greek has only the article 'the'? – swells with importance... more

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The KJV of 2 Sam. 17:3 reads in part, "And I will bring back all the people unto thee: the man whom thou seekest is as if all returned: so all the people shall be in peace," whereas the ESV reads, "and I will bring all the people back to you as a bri... more

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Paul writes to the Philippian believers, "if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love . . . ." Does he doubt that they do? How do conditional sentences work on occasions like this? Dr. Phil Ryken, who has... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Graves
Professor of Biblical Studies at Wheaton College
Wheaton College
Episode: The Masoretes, the LXX, the Scrolls, and Modern Translations, with Michael Graves: 2 Samuel 17:3
Jon Laansma
Gerald F. Hawthorne Professor of New Testament Greek and Exegesis, Wheaton College
Wheaton College
Episode: A Wee Little Man, with Jon Laansma: Luke 19:3
Adam Miglio
Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College
Wheaton College
Episode: Noah: First Impressions as Prologue, with Adam Miglio: Genesis 5:29 and 6:6-8
Philip Graham Ryken
President of Wheaton College; biblical scholar
Wheaton College
Episode: The Divine Parakletos, with Philip Graham Ryken: John 14:16, 26
Amy Peeler
Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies at Wheaton College, Professor of New Testament
Wheaton College
Episode: They've Taken the Lord, with Amy Peeler: John 20:2
Drew Burlingame
Assistant Professor of Hebrew
Wheaton College
Episode: To Breathe' or 'A Witness'? Ugaritic, Hebrew, and the Text of Proverbs 12:17, with Andrew Burlingame: Proverbs 12:17
John Walton
Professor of Old Testament Emeritus at Wheaton College
Wheaton College
Episode: Backpacks, with John Walton
Alex Loney
Associate Professor of Classical Languages at Wheaton College
Wheaton College
Episode: Evoking Penelope's Suitors, with Alex Loney: Luke 15:30
Ken Gore
Professor of Biblical Studies
Dallas Baptist University
Episode: Not a Road Less Traveled By, with Ken Gore: Psalm 23:1-3

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David Capes
Host of Exegetically Speaking

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Generally insightful and interesting

    I was a little disappointed by episode 51 where the professor talked about the historicity of genesis and made links to marriage in his discussion of a verse. There is no link in the verse to ‘marriage’ in that text, certainly marriage as you know it in America in 2022. I am a doctoral student on the other side of the world and you may be I interested to know I did my masters in Queer Theology. I too am a committed Christian and enjoy going back to the original Hebrew and Greek, noting many fa... more

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    4
    Russell from New Zealand
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Good guests

    Interesting insights from knowledgeable guests. I wish the host would let them finish their thoughts before butting in, but it’s still worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Southern Pig-tailed Macaque
    United States5 years ago
  • So interesting and encouraging!

    Wonderful little tidbits, nice length, can fit one of these podcasts into my day and be refreshed and encouraged. Love the enthusiasm for languages and the Bible. It's contagious. Thank you, thank you.

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    5
    listener in ontario
    Canada5 years ago
  • Great!

    Really outstanding podcast series!

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    5
    CSPerry
    United States7 years ago

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Some episodes feel the host interrupts guests; guests still provide valuable insights.
Episodes are concise and energizing, fitting easily into a busy schedule.
Listeners praise knowledgeable guests and the host's passion for languages.
Overall, the series is regarded as outstanding for theological and linguistic depth.

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God Gave the One Named Son, with George Kalantzis: John 3:16
Q: What is the key textual issue with John 3:16 that you're highlighting today?
The line notes that the Greek text may not include the pronoun 'his' before 'son,' and that English translations often infer it, which affects how we understand the Father-Son relationship and the nature of the Son.
A Wee Little Man, with Jon Laansma: Luke 19:3
Q: Did you respond back in an email, or did you have more to say later?
Yes, the host confirms he replied, and they discuss the ongoing question about subject reference and ambiguity.
They've Taken the Lord, with Amy Peeler: John 20:2
Q: How does focusing on the Greek shape your preaching compared to English translations?
It reveals nuances like the significance of the pronoun and the word endings, which help convey Mary's grief more accurately and enrich the sermon without sacrificing the core message.
They've Taken the Lord, with Amy Peeler: John 20:2
Q: What was the first thing you encountered when you picked up John 20?
The line about Mary Magdalene discovering the tomb and the complexity of the Greek that undercuts simplistic translations, which invites a deeper reflection on grief and expectation.
To Breathe' or 'A Witness'? Ugaritic, Hebrew, and the Text of Proverbs 12:17, with Andrew Burlingame: Proverbs 12:17
Q: If a student asked for one essential tip about studying Hebrew, what would you say?
Stay determined and persevere, because Hebrew has a steep learning curve but the effort pays off with deepened understanding of the text and its history.

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A linguistics-leaning series that pairs language experts with biblical scholars to unpack original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. Episodes weave philology, intertextual references, and practical theology, often tying linguistic nuances to pastoral insights, sermon preparation, and modern faith questions. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on original-language study, collaborations with Wheaton College and the Lanier Theological Library, and guests who are genuine subject-matter authorities across biblical languages and theology.

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1. Michael Graves
2. Jon Laansma
3. Adam Miglio
4. Philip Graham Ryken
5. Amy Peeler
6. Drew Burlingame
7. John Walton
8. Alex Loney

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