Hebrew II (Morphology): Picking Up the Pace

OT 3P1052

This course is a continuation of OT 3P1051. It assumes that the student has an awareness of the material taught in that course. 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 recognize the forms (morphology) of Hebrew words as they are used in various ways in sentences
  • To recognize the significance of Hebrew syntax for interpretation
  • To build a solid basic vocabulary of Classical Hebrew words
  • To read biblical Hebrew prose

Being

  • To embrace the value of understanding the original language for exegeting the biblical text
  • To deepen one’s relationship with God through interacting with Scripture

Doing

  • To evaluate interpretive options and English translation differences
  • To develop skills in using grammars and dictionaries when translating and interpreting Hebrew texts