Hebrew Verbs: Niphal
Hebrew Verbs: Niphal
Nifal has specific prefix Ni. In the imperfect this prefix is assimilated with imperfect prefix in a way that the first letter of the root is doubled (dagesh).
Syriac: Basic Vocabulary (300 Most Frequent Words)
The exercise contains words that occur 50 times or more in the Peshitta. Mastering this vocabulary will give you an ability for basic reading of the Peshitta in the Slanguage.
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Syriac Alphabet
The Syriac alphabet is a rich script with deep historical roots, serving as the foundation for the Syriac language, a dialect of Aramaic. With its origins tracing back to the 1st century AD, the Syriac alphabet has been integral to the cultural, religious, and literary heritage of the...
Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20)
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Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ (Mark 8:27-30)
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