Wallace_Middle and Passive Voice

Question 1

Define the middle voice

Answer 1

emphasizes the subject’s participation (it may be said that the subject acts ‘with a vested interest’)

Question 2

What is the direct middle? And what is the translational gloss?

Answer 2

1. the subject acts on himself.
2. “himself” “herself” etc.
   (but very rare in Bible; being replaced with the reflexive active; it can be seen with verbs that have a reflexive notion)

Question 3

What is an indirect middle?

Answer 3

the subject acts for himself, or in his own interest (shows a special interest in the action of the verb; common; closest to the general definition of the middle in most grammars)

Question 4

What are the three Greek prepositions and glosses for the ultimate agency?

Answer 4

1. ὑπό (gen.) by (most common)
2. ἀπό (gen.) by, of (common)
3. παρά (gen.) from, by (rare)

Question 5

What is Greek prepositions and glosses for the intermediate agency?

Answer 5

1. διά (gen.) through (common)

Question 6

What are the two Greek constructions and glosses for the impersonal means?

Answer 6

1. ἐν (dat.) by, with (common)
2. dative (no prep) by, with (most common)