Biblical Languages
Studying the original languages of Scripture can open up another level of Bible study by helping you explore words, grammar, sentence structure, and the language behind the biblical text.
You don't need to know Greek, Hebrew, or Aramaic to understand God's Word, and studying the original languages should never become a replacement for simply reading Scripture. These resources are here for those who want to learn more, whether you're just getting started or you're already studying at a more advanced level.
KoineGreek.com
Free + Paid Options
KoineGreek.com is focused on learning and engaging with Koine Greek, particularly the Greek New Testament and Septuagint. It emphasizes hearing, speaking, seeing, and reading Greek rather than relying only on memorization and grammar exercises.
The site includes audio and video resources, Greek New Testament and Septuagint materials, pronunciation resources, reading tools, an English-to-Koine Greek dictionary, and other resources for learning Greek.
Best for: Learning and interacting with Koine Greek, especially the New Testament and Septuagint
Good to know: Streaming and listening resources are available for free, while downloading certain audio resources requires a paid membership.
NT Resources
Free + Paid Options
NT Resources provides resources for studying New Testament Greek, including grammar, morphology, syntax, verbal aspect, grammatical diagrams, and Greek New Testament passages.
It also includes resources for exegesis, biblical theology, textual criticism, the Septuagint, early Christian writings, and the Apostolic Fathers.
Best for: Students who already know some Greek and want to use it for New Testament study and interpretation
Good to know: Much of the material is freely available, although the site also provides and recommends books and other resources that may need to be purchased.
Daily Dose of Greek
Free
Daily Dose of Greek is designed to help Christians learn, maintain, and improve their ability to read the New Testament in Koine Greek. It provides short Greek lessons working through New Testament verses, along with introductory lessons, vocabulary, exercises, flashcards, and other study resources.
Best for: Beginners learning Greek and students who want to continue practicing their Greek regularly
Greek Bible
Free
Greek Bible provides the full Greek New Testament online, organized by book, chapter, and verse. Individual Greek words can be selected to view definitions and grammatical information, making it useful for examining the original text more closely.
Best for: Reading the Greek New Testament and looking up individual words and grammatical information
GreekVocab.org
Free
GreekVocab.org is an interactive tool for learning and practicing Koine Greek vocabulary. It offers flashcards, multiple-choice exercises, fill-in-the-blank practice, matching, grammar tables, dictionary searches, and customizable study cards.
Best for: Building Greek vocabulary and practicing grammar alongside a Greek course
Koine Greek Documents
Free
Koine Greek Documents provides an online collection of Greek biblical and early Christian texts for reading and reference. Resources include the Greek New Testament, the Septuagint, Greek-English texts, the Apocrypha, and writings from early Christian authors.
Best for: Reading and referencing Greek biblical and early Christian texts
Good to know: This is primarily a reading and reference library rather than a structured course for learning Greek.
Bill Mounce
Free + Paid Options
Bill Mounce's website provides a wide range of resources for learning Biblical Greek. It includes a free online first-year Greek course, vocabulary and grammar resources, quizzes, a Greek dictionary, alphabet resources, and other study tools.
There are also books, workbooks, video lectures, and additional resources available for purchase.
Best for: Beginners starting Biblical Greek, students working through a formal Greek course, and those wanting to use Greek for Bible study
Alpheios
Free
Alpheios provides free, open-source tools for working directly with ancient Greek texts. Its resources include Greek New Testament texts, word lookup, definitions, grammatical information, morphology, reading tools, sentence diagrams, quizzes, and personal vocabulary lists.
Best for: Intermediate and advanced students working directly with the Greek text
Good to know: This is more useful as a Greek reading and study tool than as a beginner Greek course.
Free Greek. Forever.
Free
Free Greek. Forever. offers a free course designed to help people learn Biblical Greek and eventually read the New Testament with less dependence on a dictionary. The main course includes hundreds of lessons along with transcripts, vocabulary lists, grammar notes, audio, schedules, and printable worksheets.
The site also provides a large collection of links to free Greek grammars, lexicons, Greek New Testaments, Septuagint resources, apps, manuscripts, readers, and other tools.
Best for: Beginners who want a completely free way to begin learning Biblical Greek
Daily Dose of Septuagint
Free
Daily Dose of Septuagint is designed to help students read and study the Septuagint (LXX), the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament. It provides short Greek readings and videos working through passages from books such as Genesis, Psalms, and Jonah.
Best for: Students who already know some Greek and want to develop their ability to read the Septuagint
Hebrew for Christians
Mostly Free + Paid Options
Hebrew for Christians is a Christian resource for learning Biblical Hebrew and exploring the Jewish and Hebraic background of Scripture. It includes lessons on the Hebrew alphabet, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, verbs, Hebrew word studies, and the Hebrew Scriptures.
The site also provides resources related to Jewish culture, biblical holidays, the biblical calendar, prayers, and other background information.
Best for: Christians who want to learn Biblical Hebrew or better understand the language and cultural background of the Old Testament
Perspective: Messianic
Good to know: A large amount of material is available for free, while some courses, books, and study materials are paid.
Jesus Spoke Aramaic
Free + Paid Options
Jesus Spoke Aramaic is focused on studying Aramaic and exploring its connection to the Bible and the ancient biblical world. Resources cover Aramaic basics, vocabulary, grammar, Biblical Aramaic, word studies, historical background, the Peshitta, Targums, and biblical passages.
The site provides video lessons, reading practice, podcasts, webinars, PDFs, and other study materials.
Best for: Bible students interested in Aramaic, the language of the biblical world, and its historical and linguistic background
Good to know: Some resources are free, while full access to the larger lesson library and certain structured courses requires payment.
Daily Dose of Aramaic
Free + Paid Options
Daily Dose of Aramaic helps students learn and read Biblical Aramaic through beginner lessons, vocabulary and grammar instruction, and short readings from Biblical Aramaic passages.
It also includes resources for reading and studying various Aramaic Targums and provides recommended textbooks, grammars, lexicons, dictionaries, and other study aids.
Best for: Learning Biblical Aramaic and developing Aramaic reading skills
Good to know: Many of the lessons and daily videos are free, while recommended textbooks and other materials may need to be purchased.
Biblical Languages Podcast
Free
The Biblical Languages Podcast covers Biblical Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, and related ancient languages. Episodes feature conversations with linguists, biblical scholars, professors, and language educators.
Topics include grammar, translation, Hebrew poetry, manuscripts, linguistic questions, textual interpretation, and how knowledge of the original languages can affect biblical exegesis.
Best for: Intermediate and advanced students or anyone interested in the scholarly side of Biblical languages
Good to know: This is a podcast rather than a structured beginner language course. It is available through most major podcast platforms.