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- The Hebrew Verb בָּרַח: To Flee, Escape, or Run Away
- Negative Imperative with Jussive Verbs and Genitive Apposition
- The Hebrew Verb בָּרָא: To Create, Bring into Existence
- Sequential Devastation: Narrative Syntax and Theological Catastrophe in 1 Samuel 4:17
- The Hebrew Verb בִּקֵּשׁ: To Seek, Request, or Desire
- “He Shall Be Your Mouth”: Syntax of Mediation and Divine Authority in Exodus 4:16
- The Hebrew Verb בָּקַר: To Seek, Inquire, or Inspect
- The Mark of Mercy: Legal Syntax and Divine Protection in Genesis 4:15
- The Hebrew Verb בָּצַע: To Cut Off, Break Open, or Gain Unjustly
- Teaching the Law: Syntax of Instruction and Inheritance in Deuteronomy 4:14
- The Hebrew Verb בָּנָה: To Build, Construct, or Establish
- Dream Syntax and Divine Communication: Structural Layers in Job 4:13
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Semitic Languages
1. The Hebrew language is one branch of a great family of languages in Western Asia which was indigenous in Palestine, Phoenicia, Syria, Mesopotamia, Babylonia, Assyria, and Arabia, that is to say, in the countries extending from the Mediterranean to … Continue reading
Niphal (Niph˓al)
1. The essential characteristic of this conjugation consists in a prefix to the stem. This exists in two forms: (a) the (probably original) prepositive nă, as in the Hebrew perfect and participle, although in the strong verb the ă is … Continue reading
Pronominal Suffixes
1. The independent principal forms of the personal pronoun (the separate pronoun), given in the preceding section, express only the nominative. The accusative and genitive are expressed by forms, usually shorter, joined to the end of verbs, nouns, and particles … Continue reading
Adverbs תואר הפועל
The Hebrew term for adverb is תואר הפועל. 1. Primitive adverbs are those of negation, לא not = οὐ, ουκ, אל = μη, אין there (is) not, and some few others of place and time, as שׁם there then. These adverbs may … Continue reading
Biblical Hebrew Grammar: Qal Perfect in Genesis 1:1
Introduction Verse in Focus Grammar Topic Morphology Analysis Syntax Notes Additional Examples Practice Exercises Introduction This Biblical Hebrew grammar lesson focuses on the Qal Perfect verb form as seen in Genesis 1:1. The Qal Perfect is often used to express … Continue reading
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Biblical Hebrew Grammar: Wayyiqtol and Construct Chains in Genesis 2:7
Overview Hebrew Verse Literal Translation Morphological Analysis Syntax and Word Order The Wayyiqtol Verb Form Construct Chains and Word Pairs Theological and Linguistic Insights Exercises Summary Overview This in-depth Biblical Hebrew lesson is based solely on the Hebrew of Genesis … Continue reading
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Verbal Patterns In Hebrew
The Structure of Hebrew Verbs: An In-Depth Exploration Hebrew is a language rich in structure and meaning, and one of its most fascinating aspects is the way verbs are formed. Every Hebrew verb (פועל) is constructed by inserting a three- … Continue reading
Shalom Aleikhem
Shalom Aleikhem (שָׁלוֹם עֲלֵיכֶם)! Shalom aleikhem is a traditional greeting in Hebrew-language. It means “Peace be upon you.” The appropriate response should be “Aleikhem shalom” (עֲלֵיכֶם שָׁלוֹם) or “Upon you be peace.” The Beautiful Meaning Behind “Shalom Aleikhem” If you’ve ever greeted someone in Hebrew, … Continue reading