Tag Archives: Genesis

The Struggle Within: Analyzing וַיִּתְרֹצֲצוּ in Genesis 25:22

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Biblical Hebrew

Introduction to Genesis 25:22: Prenatal Prophecy and Maternal Distress Genesis 25:22 presents a moment of profound mystery: Rivqah experiences intense internal movement during pregnancy. The verb וַיִּתְרֹצֲצוּ describes what the unborn children are doing within her, and her response leads … Continue reading →

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The Use of Cohortative and Jussive Forms in Genesis 11:3

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Biblical Hebrew

Genesis 11:3 in Hebrew וַיֹּאמְר֞וּ אִ֣ישׁ אֶל־רֵעֵ֗הוּ הָ֚בָה נִלְבְּנָ֣ה לְבֵנִ֔ים וְנִשְׂרְפָ֖ה לִשְׂרֵפָ֑ה וַתְּהִ֨י לָהֶ֤ם הַלְּבֵנָה֙ לְאָ֔בֶן וְהַ֣חֵמָ֔ר הָיָ֥ה לָהֶ֖ם לַחֹֽמֶר׃ Introduction to the Verse Genesis 11:3 describes the conversation of the people as they prepared to build the Tower of … Continue reading →

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The God Who Enters the Dream: Analyzing וַיָּבֹא in Genesis 20:3

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Biblical Hebrew

Introduction to Genesis 20:3: Divine Encounter in the Night Genesis 20:3 records a striking moment in the story of Abraham and Abimelek, when God directly intervenes by appearing to Abimelek in a dream. The verse begins with the verb וַיָּבֹא … Continue reading →

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Sojourning Between Worlds: Analyzing וַיָּגָר in Genesis 20:1

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Biblical Hebrew

Introduction to Genesis 20:1: Abraham’s Movement into Foreign Territory Genesis 20:1 opens a new episode in the Abrahamic narrative, depicting his movement toward the Negev region and his temporary residence in Gerar, the Philistine territory ruled by Abimelek. The key … Continue reading →

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The Imperative לֶךְ־לְךָ and the Command to Abram in Genesis 12:1

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Biblical Hebrew

Introduction to Genesis 12:1 Genesis 12:1 marks a pivotal moment in biblical history, where יְהוָה (YHWH) commands אַבְרָם (Avram, “Abram”) to leave his homeland and journey to an unknown land. The grammatical structure of this verse is significant, particularly the … Continue reading →

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The Use of Collective Singular and Plural Agreement in Genesis 11:1

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Biblical Hebrew

Introduction to Genesis 11:1 Genesis 11:1 introduces the Tower of Babel narrative by describing the state of human language before divine intervention. The verse contains an interesting grammatical interplay between singular and plural forms, particularly in שָׂפָ֣ה אֶחָ֑ת (safah eḥat, … Continue reading →

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The Structure of וַיִּוָּלְד֥וּ and the Concept of Genealogy in Genesis 10:1

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Biblical Hebrew

Introduction to Genesis 10:1 Genesis 10:1 serves as an introduction to the Table of Nations, listing the descendants of שֵׁם, חָם, וָיָפֶת (Shem, Ḥam, and Yafet), the sons of נֹחַ (Noaḥ), who repopulated the earth after the Flood. This verse … Continue reading →

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The Use of Imperatives and Divine Blessing in Genesis 9:1

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Biblical Hebrew

Introduction to Genesis 9:1 Genesis 9:1 marks a new beginning after the Flood, where אֱלֹהִים (Elohim, “God”) blesses נֹחַ (Noaḥ, “Noah”) and his sons, giving them a command similar to that given to Adam and Eve in Genesis 1:28. This … Continue reading →

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The Use of Wayyiqtol and Divine Remembrance in Genesis 8:1

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Biblical Hebrew

Introduction to Genesis 8:1 Genesis 8:1 marks a pivotal moment in the Flood narrative, where אֱלֹהִים (Elohim, “God”) actively intervenes by remembering נֹחַ (Noaḥ, “Noah”) and the creatures on the ark. The verse prominently features wayyiqtol verb forms, which indicate … Continue reading →

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Biblical Hebrew Grammar: Wayyiqtol and Construct Chains in Genesis 2:7

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Biblical Hebrew

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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