Hebrew 2: Morphology (Online)

OT 2C03

Winter 2022

This course develops the students’ understanding of biblical Hebrew morphology and syntax in order to enable them to translate and sight-read Hebrew text and understand it more fully. It also further develops the students’ Hebrew vocabulary. This course will greatly enhance their capacity for study in the biblical texts and prove a tremendous aid to interpretation.

Knowing

To understand and recognize the forms (morphology) of Hebrew words as they are used in various ways in sentences
To deepen understanding of Hebrew syntax/grammar
To continue to build a solid basic vocabulary of Classical Hebrew words

Being

To embrace the value of understanding the original language in exegeting the biblical text
To enrich one’s understanding of another culture through knowledge of that culture’s language
To deepen one’s relationship with God through interacting with Scripture.

Doing

To engage with the Scriptures in their original language and context
To be able to translate most Hebrew passages into English in a way that reflects their original meaning
To develop the ability to read directly from the Hebrew Scriptures
To develop skills in using grammars and dictionaries when translating and interpreting Hebrew texts