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Recent Articles
- Grammar Under the Rod — Causatives, Double Accusatives, and the Syntax of Accusation
- The Hebrew Verb דָּמָה: To Resemble, Be Like, or Imagine
- Prophets to Wind, Words Without Breath: Futility and Punishment in Jeremiah 5:13
- The Hebrew Verb דָּלַק: To Pursue or Burn
- Scattered in Strain — Purpose Infinitives and the Language of Forced Labor
- The Hebrew Verb דָּחָה: To Reject, Push Away, or Repel
- The Grammar of Panic — Verbal Clustering and Narrative Urgency
- The Hebrew Verb דּוּן: To Judge, Plead, or Contend
- The Double Authority Structure: Reported Speech and Negation in Exodus 5:10
- The Hebrew Verb דִּבֵּר: To Speak, Declare, or Command
- The Interrogative with הֲלֹא: Rebuke and Rhetoric in Nehemiah 5:9
- The Hebrew Verb דָּבַק: To Cling, Stick, or Cleave
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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- or four-consonant root (שורש) into specific verbal patterns known as binyanim (בינינים), a term meaning "buildings" or "constructions." These binyanim serve as frameworks that shape the verb’s meaning, voice, and grammatical function.
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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, chances are you’ve heard or used the phrase Shalom Aleikhem (שָׁלוֹם עֲלֵיכֶם). More than just a simple "hello," this traditional Read more [...]