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Conjunctions in Biblical Hebrew Syntax and Style
Conjunctions in Biblical Hebrew—especially the ubiquitous וְ—form the structural threads that weave narrative, poetry, and theology into cohesive expression. With a lean inventory of connective particles like כִּי, אַךְ, אוֹ, and לָכֵן, Hebrew relies on strategic placement and repetition to convey coordination, contrast, causality, and temporal flow. These tiny words do more than link clauses—they shape rhetorical rhythm, theological logic, and poetic symmetry. Whether introducing divine speech or marking covenantal consequence, Hebrew conjunctions are not just grammatical tools but carriers of sacred meaning and literary artistry.… Learn Hebrew
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