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A Call to Listen: A Beginner’s Guide to Hebrew Grammar in Jeremiah 10:1

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Hebrew Grammar for Beginners
שִׁמְע֣וּ אֶת־הַדָּבָ֗ר אֲשֶׁ֨ר דִּבֶּ֧ר יְהוָ֛ה עֲלֵיכֶ֖ם בֵּ֥ית יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (Jeremiah 10:1) Hear the word that YHWH has spoken concerning you, O house of Yisraʾel. This sentence from the prophet Jeremiah is a direct and powerful call from YHWH to the people of Yisraʾel. But how is that message built in Hebrew? Let’s explore the grammar and structure behind it, one word at a time. Why Does the Verb Come First? In Biblical Hebrew, it is very common for sentences to begin with the verb, especially in commands or narrative speech.… Learn Hebrew
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“Hear the Word”: Analyzing שִׁמְע֣וּ in Jeremiah 10:1

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Biblical Hebrew
Introduction to Jeremiah 10:1: Prophetic Appeal to the House of Yisra’el Jeremiah 10:1 begins a new section of prophetic address with a commanding call to attention: שִׁמְע֣וּ אֶת־הַדָּבָר (“Hear the word”). This is a formulaic opening found in various prophetic books, marking a transition into a divine pronouncement. The command is directed at בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל (“House of Yisra’el”) and underscores both the urgency and covenantal weight of the speech to follow. This article explores the grammar of the verb שִׁמְע֣וּ, the construction of the clause, and the theological and rhetorical significance of this prophetic summons.… Learn Hebrew
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