Using TDNT

I am sure this is completely a user problem, not the program, but i seem to be having trouble using TDNT to get information on greek words from the ESV interlinear.

Highlighting the greek word in the either the manuscript or the lemma form and doing a look up or power look up gives me results from BDAG and DBL Greek and sometimes other resources but not TDNT. I do have TDNT prioritized right below BDAG and above DBL greek.

I've even copied the greek word into the bible word study guide with great success, but still often nothing from TDNT. I'm sure there is just something I don't understand, so I'd appreciate any help.

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Graham Criddle

Hi John

As you can see it works for me

Is it possible you are trying a word which isn't included in TDNT?

Graham

Dave Hooton

Highlighting the greek word in the either the manuscript or the lemma form and doing a look up or power look up gives me results from BDAG and DBL Greek and sometimes other resources but not TDNT.

TDNT is a 'Theological' dictionary in which "we plan to treat every word of religious or theological significance" (Preface to Theological Dictionary of the New Testament); not every word in the Greek New Testament, which is why you should prioritise BDAG and DBL Greek above TDNT. It is also not an Analytical dictionary where you can study manuscript words e.g. ANLEX, Lexham Analytical Lexicon.

TDNT does have a problem with finding certain words that are clearly in the dictionary and Logos is doing a thorough revision to correct these issues.

John Kaess

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/438820#Comment_438820

Thanks, Dave and Graham. That helps.