Biblical Language Tools

The bible is translated from Greek, Hebrew, and a few sections Aramaic.  Sometimes there are nuanced meanings where translations do not readily reveal the subtly.  Here are some helps to let you know where those subtleties are and an idea of what they mean. 

Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament - Robertson

ISBN:  None.  Use Christian Book Distributors. Make sure it is the 6 Volume set.

This is the gold standard but getting ever harder to find.  Don't buy the abridged and make sure your set is the full 6 volumes.  It is a classic explaining in easy terms how the Greek word, tense, voice etc influences the meaning.  See the online version.

Vincent's New Testament Word Studies, 4 Volumes
ISBN:0917006305 By: Marvin R. Vincent

Here is an illuminating old classic from 1887 that brings Greek words together with spiritual mediation.  Don't need to buy it just click on the link and after using the pdf version see if you want to purchase it.

New Testament Greek

Here is an online link to an introductory explanation of Greek grammar as it influences interpretation of the Biblical text. http://www.ntgreek.org/learn_nt_greek/grkindex.htm

A Manual Grammar of the Greek New Testament - Dana, H. E. and Julius R. Mantey

ISBN: None (To old) Use http://www.abebooks.com/ to find and buy.

Although old, this is still by far the best and most accessible grammar for the Greek New Testament.

Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words - W.E. Vine

ISBN 0-917006-03-8  Use http://www.abebooks.com/ to find and buy.

The user friendly quick guide to many Greek Words.   I prefer the older editions to the newer editions simply because the words are easier find and read.  Also, note that the words in all editions are KJV so they are a bit hard to find.  Try the online version linked here before you buy http://www2.mf.no/bibel/vines.html .

Theological Dictionary of the New Testament 10 v.  - G. Kittel 

ISBN: 0802823246 Use http://www.abebooks.com/ to find and buy.

The best of the best word study out there.  Buy the "ten volume" set not the abridged volume.  Know the author's theology for each article (ie R. Bultmann on Faith) for theological spin.  It is not an easy read but the best tool availible.

At Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament - Bruce M. Metzger

ISBN:  3438060108              Use  http://www.abebooks.com/ to find and buy.

When an addition or omission in the Bible text raises the rare question of the better reading, Metzger's work is the gold standard for those who are not trained in reading critical apparatus.  This is a text for you who are aspiring to really dig into the dep[ths of the New Testament.

Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament - Harris, Archer, and Waltke

ISBN: 0802486312                 Use  http://www.abebooks.com/ to find and buy.

An indispensible tool that enables the beginning student of the
Bible to build their Old Testament vocabulary.  The text is indexed to
numbers in Strong's concordance to facilitate the finding of the Hebrew
word without needing to know Hebrew.