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On the Day YHWH Spoke: Learning Hebrew Narrative Structure in Exodus 6:28
וַיְהִ֗י בְּיֹ֨ום דִּבֶּ֧ר יְהוָ֛ה אֶל־מֹשֶׁ֖ה בְּאֶ֥רֶץ מִצְרָֽיִם׃
(Exodus 6:28)
This verse is a short narrative introduction that sets the scene for divine communication. It might look simple at first, but it reveals a lot about Hebrew narrative grammar, time expressions, and sentence flow. Let’s break it down and see how Hebrew builds meaning, even in one quiet verse.
English Translation (Clear and Literal)
And it came to pass on the day that YHWH spoke to Moshe in the land of Mitsrayim (Egypt).… Learn Hebrew
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