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Introduction to Biblical Hebrew

A foundational course in Biblical Hebrew, the primary language of the Old Testament. Students learn the Hebrew alphabet, basic morphology, vocabulary, and syntax for beginning exegesis of the Hebrew Bible.

$99

One-time payment per course

12 Lessons
3 Credits
Self-paced
Text-Based Learning
Self-Paced

About This Course

A foundational course in Biblical Hebrew, the primary language of the Old Testament. Students learn the Hebrew alphabet, basic morphology, vocabulary, and syntax for beginning exegesis of the Hebrew Bible.

What You Will Learn

Read and pronounce Biblical Hebrew with reasonable accuracy
Parse Hebrew nouns and verbs according to their morphological features
Translate simple Hebrew sentences and passages from the Old Testament
Use Hebrew lexicons, grammars, and exegetical tools with competence
Apply knowledge of Hebrew grammar to enhance Old Testament exegesis

Prerequisites

CHR101

Course Content

12 lessons · Self-paced estimated

1
The Hebrew Alphabet and Writing System
Preview
2
Vowels, Syllables, and Pronunciation
Preview
3
Nouns, Gender, and Number
4
The Definite Article and Adjectives
5
Prepositions and the Construct Chain
6
Pronominal Suffixes
7
The Qal Perfect: Strong and Weak Verbs
8
The Qal Imperfect and Vav-Consecutive
9
Derived Stems: Niphal, Piel, and Hiphil
10
Participles and Infinitives
11
Hebrew Syntax and Clause Structure
12
Reading the Hebrew Bible: Guided Exegesis
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