Setting Different Lexicons for LXX and NT

I am wondering if anyone knows a way to set one lexicon as default for the LXX and another for the GNT. Allow me to give more context: I have the double-click action to set to look up. So if I am reading in BHS and I double click on a word, it will take to DCH for a definition. Currently, I have Thayer's lexicon (I am yet to purchase BDAG) prioritized as a Greek lexicon, which is helpful in reading NA28 or another GNT. But when I am in the LXX (Logos' edition of Rahlfs-Hanhart), I would like the Analytical Lexicon of the Septuagint to be prioritized. The problem is, prioritizing one lexicon over the other always overtakes both sets of Greek scripture. A lexicon specifically made for the GNT is not helpful in the LXX, and a lexicon specifically made for the LXX is not helpful in the GNT! Is there anyway I could set Thayer as the default look up resource for NA28 (or the GNT in general), but the Analytical Lexicon of the Septuagint for the LXX?

Side note: I am aware that, technically, purchasing BDAG would solve this problem, as the definitions found within are based on both the GNT and the LXX, but I want to see if there is a free solution to this problem before spending $130!

Also, if there is perhaps a feature I am missing to be able to accomplish this, let me know. My current version of Logos 10 is the Academic Standard package, so I am missing quite a few features.

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DMB

Welcome to the forums, Andrew!

Your problem is an old one, largely centering on the greek OT, vs the greek NT. I believe you can use Advanced Prioritization to lock in a lexicon. Someone else can describe in more depth, but here's the article:

https://support.logos.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019683652-Prioritize-Books

The easier solution that I use (since I like to bounce lexicons in general, against the text, without constantly changing prioritization elsewhere), is to link the greek text to the desired lexicon. Then, clicking any word uses the linked lexicon.

If you truly have lexicon-itus, you can even link a single lexicon, that's been expanded with Multiple Book Display (which I like, where there's several similar lexicons).

Andrew Klein

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1269442#Comment_1269442

Thank you for the help! Because there is only one book I am trying to link to the Analytical Lexicon of the Septuagint, Advanced Prioritization worked like a charm. As far as I can tell, any of my GNTs go straight to Thayer, and Logos LXX goes to the Analytical Lexicon. I appreciate the information, I'm sure I will use it often in the future!

God bless!

DMB

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1269444#Comment_1269444

Just adding useless comments, the issue you refer to (LXX greek, vs GNT greek) is a curious one, and Logos is just the right tool!

Even using your Advanced Prioritization connection, you can put time-oriented lexicons in sequence using the Multiple Book Display, to watch how the meaning can shift. Recognizing your current library is early (but your future plans), as an example, I put a Homeric greek lexicon, then an LSJ (pre-NT), and LXX-greek, then a papyri greek (MM). Finally, a patristics greek.

The reason is the overlap in NT re-use of the LXX theologically.

Dave Hooton

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1269444#Comment_1269444

Because there is only one book I am trying to link to the Analytical Lexicon of the Septuagint, Advanced Prioritization worked like a charm. As far as I can tell, any of my GNTs go straight to Thayer, and Logos LXX goes to the Analytical Lexicon

Advanced Prioritization works well for your case. As long as it is prioritized higher than your other Greek lexicons then all is well.