Hebrew: Basic Vocabulary (700 Most Frequent Words)
The exercise contains words that occur 50 times or more in the Old Testament. Mastering this vocabulary will give you an ability for basic reading of the Old Testament in the Hebrew language.
Hebrew alphabet
The Hebrew alphabet has 22 basic letters. It is primarily composed of consonants because vowels are the later addition to transcribe correct pronunciation.
Decalogue (Exodus 20:1-17)
Ten Commandments belong among the most known texts of the Bible. However, it is not so much known that this text, in fact, can not be literary called as commandments. This is suggested both by the context, which speaks of Decalogue as "words" (Ex 20:1) or as "ten words" (Ex 34:28), and the...
Call of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-9)
God is calling Abraham as an origin of new people of God, who will know true God and worship Him. These people will be founded upon trust in promises given by Lord. The whole abrahamic narrative will be about test of this trust. God is sending Abraham out of his birth land to a...
Small Historical Creed (Deuteronomy 6:20-25)
In summary the text is trying to communicate this advice or warning: Remember what the Lord has done. It is all based on the question the Lord is suggesting that future generations will ask: "What is the meaning of the stipulations, decrees and laws the Lord our God has commanded you?" (Dt...
Hebrew Verbs: Hiphil
Hifil has specific prefix Hi. In the imperfect it is always letter patah under the its prefix.
Hebrew Verbs: Hitpael
Hitpael has specific prefix Hit. It has doubled middle letter in its root (dagesh), in all its forms. In the imperfect shewa is present under the prefix (under taw). Imperfect prefix letter substitutes H in Hitpael prefix.
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).
Hebrew Verbs: Piel
Piel has doubled middle letter in its root (dagesh), in all its forms. In the imperfect shewa is present under the prefix.
Hebrew Verbs: Pual
Pual has doubled middle letter in its root (dagesh), in all its forms. In the imperfect shewa is present under the prefix. Its same as Piel except for regularity of u-a vowels
Hebrew: Frequency Vocabulary (49-30 Occurrences)
The exercise contains words that occur between 49 to 30 times in the Old Testament. Mastering this vocabulary will increase your ability for a more fluent reading of the Old Testament in the Hebrew language.
Hebrew: Frequency Vocabulary (29-20 Occurrences)
The exercise contains words that occur between 29 to 20 times in the Old Testament. Mastering this vocabulary will increase your ability for a more fluent reading of the Old Testament in the Hebrew language.
Hebrew: Frequency Vocabulary (19-15 Occurrences)
The exercise contains words that occur between 19 to 15 times in the Old Testament. Mastering this vocabulary will increase your ability for a more fluent reading of the Old Testament in the Hebrew language.
Genesis
The book of Genesis is the first book of the Bible and is considered to be one of the five books of Moses, also known as the Pentateuch. It is primarily concerned with the creation of the world, the first humans (Adam and Eve), and the early history of humankind. The first 11 chapters of Genesis...
Man and woman are one flesh (Genesis 2:24)
The content of this passage describes the establishment of the institution of marriage and the creation of a new family unit. It sets forth the foundational principle that when a man and a woman enter into the covenant of marriage, they are to leave their parents and become united, both physically...
Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-16)
The story of Cain and Abel is the first following right after the events of the fall. The story of the fall is full of despair and fear of the uncertain future. Humanity lost everything: relationships (God and among themselves), home, and future. However, here a new story begins with a bright and...
Cain's Descendants (Genesis 4:17-24)
This passage traces the lineage of Cain after he is driven away. The passage shows both cultural advancement and increasing moral corruption. Cain builds a city (עִיר [‘ir]) and names it after his son Enoch (חֲנוֹךְ [ḥanokh], “dedicated”). This act reflects a shift toward establishing identity,...