This study investigates the extent to which Hebrew interference influenced the verbal syntax of the Greek Pentateuch and what this reveals about the evolution of the Greek language during the Koine period. T. V. Evans provides a comprehensive analysis of the entire Greek Pentateuch, utilizing a comparative methodology that maps Greek verbal forms against their underlying Hebrew source texts. By isolating instances of translation-induced syntax, the author establishes a clearer understanding of natural Greek usage regarding aspect, tense, and mood during the post-Alexandrian era.

Experts recognize this work as a foundational resource for scholars specializing in translation Greek and the linguistic history of the Koine period. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which requires a strong background in both biblical Hebrew and classical Greek to fully appreciate the linguistic arguments presented.