| 14. Linguistic Exegesis The sentence is a single independent clause built around the third person singular present middle/passive imperative ginesthō {γινέσθω | gi-né-sthō} ‘let it be done.’ The substantive neuter plural panta {πᾶντα | pán-ta} ‘all things’ serves as the subject, modified by the genitive hymōn {ὑμῶν | hy-môn} ‘of you,’ expressing possession. The prepositional phrase en agapē {ἐν ἀγάπῃ | en a-gá-pē} ‘in love’ precedes the verb, highlighting love as the governing sphere for action. Greek permits neuter plural subjects to take a singular verb, explaining the singular imperative form. The placement of the prepositional phrase before the verb underscores the controlling role of love in the Corinthians’ total conduct. |