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Hebrew Grammar

This course, Hebrew Grammar, is designed for undergraduate students in Christian theology and those interested in Biblical Studies. It consists of 21 units across three modules, emphasizing the importance of biblical Hebrew for accurate interpretation. The course covers the Hebrew alphabet, particles, vowels, syllables, definite articles, prepositions, conjunctions, nouns, adjectives, pronouns, and verbs. It aims to equip students with the skills to translate the Hebrew Bible and develop informed interpretations of biblical texts.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Hebrew GrammarBiblical HebrewOld TestamentTranslationInterpretation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
Perfect for newcomers to the field
35%
beginner
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Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Hebrew Alphabet

2

Vowel Signs

3

Syllables

4

Nouns

5

Verbs

6

Prepositions

7

Pronouns

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Bible Translator

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Religious Educator

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Biblical Scholar

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Pastor

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: Why Study Biblical Hebrew?

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the importance of studying Hebrew Grammar.
  • •Understand the role of language and culture in biblical interpretation.
  • •Identify the objectives of the unit and their relevance to biblical scholarship.
Week
2

Module 1:

3h

Unit 2: Hebrew Consonants (Aleph-Bet)

3 study hours
  • •Identify, read, and write the Hebrew Alphabet.
  • •Recite the entire Hebrew Alphabet in print.
  • •Transliterate Hebrew letters to English letters.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Transliteration

2 study hours
  • •Identify the Hebrew Alphabet with their English equivalents.
  • •Practice reading Hebrew letters with the help of transliteration.
  • •Understand how transliteration is done from Hebrew to English.
Week
4

Module 1:

3h

Unit 4: Vowel Signs

3 study hours
  • •Read, write, and recite the Hebrew vowel system.
  • •Transliterate Hebrew words with ease.
  • •Differentiate between long and short vowels.
Week
5

Module 1:

3h

Unit 5: Half-Vowel Signs (Sheva ְא (

3 study hours
  • •Identify Hebrew half-vowels and differentiate them from full vowels.
  • •Transliterate Hebrew half-vowels and read them in a word.
  • •Differentiate between simple and compound shevas.
Week
6

Module 1:

3h

Unit 6: Syllables

3 study hours
  • •Divide Hebrew words into syllables to facilitate proper reading, writing, and reciting.
  • •Learn basic particles associated with Hebrew syllables.
  • •Understand the rules for open and closed syllables.
Week
7

Module 1:

2h

Unit 7: Particles to Note

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between vowel marks and other accent symbols in Hebrew.
  • •Identify the presence of accent symbols in a Hebrew text and understand their roles.
  • •Learn the functions of accents, meteg, maqqef, and other particles.
Week
8

Module 2:

3h

Unit 8: The Definite Article

3 study hours
  • •Prefix the definite article with guttural and non-guttural letters.
  • •Determine the indefinite article in Hebrew grammar.
  • •Understand the rules for using the definite article with different types of letters.
Week
9

Module 2:

3h

Unit 9: Prepositions and Vav Conjunction

3 study hours
  • •Understand the basic grammar of the preposition and Vav conjunction in Biblical Hebrew.
  • •Identify various prepositional phrases and constructions in the Scriptures.
  • •Learn the rules for inseparable prepositions and the Vav conjunction.
Week
10

Module 2:

3h

Unit 10: Nouns: General Characteristics

3 study hours
  • •Know the general characteristics of Hebrew nouns.
  • •Understand how Hebrew nouns are derived.
  • •Learn common noun forms found in the Hebrew Bible.
Week
11

Module 2:

3h

Unit 11: Adjective

3 study hours
  • •Identify adjectival phrases and constructions in biblical Hebrew.
  • •Apply the different usages of Hebrew adjectives.
  • •Understand attributive, predicate, and substantive usages of adjectives.
Week
12

Module 2:

3h

Unit 12: The Pronoun

3 study hours
  • •Understand the different dynamics of pronouns in biblical Hebrew.
  • •Learn pronoun properties, types of pronouns, and pronominal endings.
  • •Identify personal, demonstrative, interrogative, and relative pronouns.
Week
13

Module 2:

6h

Unit 13: Verbs: General Characteristics

3 study hours
  • •Have a complete overview of the Hebrew verbal system.
  • •Understand the different classes of verbs, tenses, and verb stems.
  • •Learn the general characteristics of triliteral and biliteral verbs.

Unit 14: The Qal Perfect Inflection (Regular Verbs)

3 study hours
  • •Understand the basic grammar of the Qal verbal stem in expressing a simple past or completed action.
  • •Identify the suffixes used in Qal perfect inflections.
  • •Translate Qal perfect verb forms.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all study units, focusing on key concepts and grammar rules.

2

Practice transliterating Hebrew words and phrases to reinforce understanding of the alphabet and vowel signs.

3

Create flashcards for Hebrew vocabulary and regularly review them.

4

Work through the tutor-marked assignments and self-assessment exercises to test your knowledge.

5

Focus on understanding the different verb stems and their inflections.

6

Practice using the Hebrew lexicon to translate biblical texts.

7

Review the course objectives and ensure you can meet them.

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