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Grammar / Mood / Optative

Optative verbs are used to express wishes or desires.

Examples

  • Αὐτὸς δὲ ὁ Θεὸς τῆς εἰρήνης ἁγιάσαι ὑμᾶς ὁλοτελεῖς
    And may the God of peace himself sanctify you in all things;
  • Ὁ δὲ Θεὸς τῆς ἐλπίδος πληρώσαι ὑμᾶς πάσης χαρᾶς καὶ εἰρήνης ἐν τῷ πιστεύειν
    Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing