Hebrew Syntax
- Arts
- 300 level
- 3 credit units
- 146 pages
- 22 units
This course on Hebrew Syntax is a one-semester, 3-credit unit course designed for Christian Theology students. It reviews Biblical Grammar and explores the nuances of Hebrew verb moods. The course aims to equip students with the ability to access the original language for translation and interpretation, enhancing personal Bible study and sermon preparation. It covers Hebrew verb formations, noun characteristics, translation tips, vocabulary, and biblical exegesis, enabling students to translate and interpret biblical texts effectively.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 200 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- CTH313-Biblical Grammar
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CRS316, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: THE ARTICLEPage 16
- UNIT 2: THE PREPOSITIONSPage 20
- UNIT 3: THE CONJUNCTION AND THE ADJECTIVEPage 26
- UNIT 4: INTRODUCTION TO THE NOUN IN HEBREWPage 31
- UNIT 5: THE PRONOUNSPage 37
- UNIT 6: BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SYNTAXPage 43
- UNIT 7: THE PERFECT VERB IN HEBREWPage 48
- UNIT 8: THE IMPERFECT VERB IN HEBREWPage 53
- UNIT 1: THE IMPERATIVE, INFINITIVE AND PARTICIPLES IN HEBREW VERBPage 57
- UNIT 2: THE STEMS OF THE VERBPage 63
- UNIT 3: THE PERFECT OF OTHER VERB STEMSPage 68
- UNIT 4: THE IMPERFECT OF OTHER VERB STEMSPage 74
- UNIT 5: THE IMPERATIVES, INFINITIVES AND PARTICIPLES OF OTHER VERB STEMSPage 80
- UNIT 6: THE IRREGULAR VERBSPage 85
- UNIT 7: THE WAW CONSECUTIVEPage 89
- UNIT 8: THE NUMERALSPage 93
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CRS316 · UNIT 2: THE PREPOSITIONS
As in other languages, the prepositions are used to denote the relationship between two substantives. In the Hebrew language however, there are two types of prepositions: the inseparable and the separable prepositions.
What you should be able to do
- Discuss the formation of various moods of Hebrew verbs.
- Explain the functions of the various moods of the Hebrew verbs.
- Write any numeral in Hebrew.
- Explain syntactical functions of participles.
- Explain syntactical functions of infinitives.
- Translate any given passage in the Hebrew Bible.
- Undertake brief exegesis of any given passage in the Hebrew Bible.
What it prepares you for
- Theologian
- Religious Studies Teacher
- Bible Translator
- Pastor
- Religious Writer
- Religious Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Translation Services
- Publishing
- Theological Research
- Online Hebrew Bible
- Biblical Hebrew Lexicon Websites
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1:
Unit 1: The Article
Understanding the exceptions to the rules of writing articles requires careful memorization and attention to detail.
- Module 1:
Unit 2: The Prepositions
The various exceptions to the normal rules of inseparable prepositions, especially with shewa and definite articles, demand thorough practice.
- Module 3:
Unit 2: The Verb in the Indicative Mood
The subtle differences between the indicative perfect and imperfect, and their various sub-usages, require careful analysis and contextual understanding.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 35 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: The Article · 2 hours
Study the rules for writing definite articles.. Practice writing articles with different Hebrew words.. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment 1..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: The Prepositions · 2 hours
Learn to identify separable and inseparable prepositions.. Practice writing prepositions with Hebrew words.. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment 2..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: The Conjunction and the Adjective · 2 hours
Study the rules for writing conjunctions.. Learn to identify and use adjectives attributively and predicatively.. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment 3..
- Week 4Module 1:
Unit 4: Introduction to the Noun in Hebrew · 2 hours
Learn about cases in Hebrew nouns.. Practice identifying and using nouns in different cases.. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment 4..
- Week 5Module 1:
Unit 5: The Pronouns · 2 hours
Study the different types of pronouns.. Practice writing sentences using personal, demonstrative, relative, and interrogative pronouns.. Complete Assignment 5..
- Week 6Module 1:
Unit 6: Basic Principles of Syntax · 2 hours
Learn the basic principles of syntax in Hebrew sentences.. Practice constructing sentences with the correct word order.. Complete Assignment 6..
- Week 7Module 1:
Unit 7: The Perfect Verb in Hebrew · 2 hours
Study the formation and functions of the perfect verb in Hebrew.. Practice conjugating verbs in the perfect state.. Complete Assignment 7..
Unit 8: The Imperfect Verb in Hebrew · 2 hours
Study the formation and functions of the imperfect verb in Hebrew.. Practice conjugating verbs in the imperfect state.. Complete Assignment 8..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 1: The Imperative, Infinitive and Participles in Hebrew Verb · 3 hours
Learn about the imperative, infinitive, and participles in Hebrew verbs.. Practice identifying and using these forms in sentences.. Complete Assignment 9..
- Week 9Module 2:
Unit 2: The Stems of the Verb · 3 hours
Study the different stems of the Hebrew verb.. Learn the characteristics of each stem.. Complete Assignment 10..
- Week 10Module 2:
Unit 3: The Perfect of other Verb Stems · 3 hours
Study the perfect form of other verb stems.. Practice identifying and translating these forms.. Complete Assignment 11..
- Week 11Module 2:
Unit 4: The Imperfect of other Verb Stems · 3 hours
Study the imperfect form of other verb stems.. Practice identifying and translating these forms.. Complete Assignment 12..
- Week 12Module 2:
Unit 5: The Imperatives, Infinitives and Participles of Other Verb Stems · 3 hours
Study the imperatives, infinitives, and participles of other verb stems.. Practice identifying and translating these forms.. Complete Assignment 13..
- Week 13Module 2:
Unit 6: The Irregular Verbs · 2 hours
Learn about irregular verbs in Hebrew.. Study the statives and weak verbs.. Complete Assignment 14..
Unit 7: The Waw Consecutive · 2 hours
Study the use of the Waw Consecutive.. Practice identifying and translating sentences with the Waw Consecutive.. Complete Assignment 15..
Preparing for the exam
- Create flashcards for Hebrew vocabulary and grammar rules from Units 1-8.
- Practice translating Hebrew sentences from the set textbooks weekly.
- Focus on understanding the different verb stems and their functions from Units 9-13.
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments and their feedback thoroughly.
- Create concept maps linking verb moods (indicative, subjunctive, voluntative) to their functions in Units 17-19.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CRS316 about?
This course on Hebrew Syntax is a one-semester, 3-credit unit course designed for Christian Theology students. It reviews Biblical Grammar and explores the nuances of Hebrew verb moods. The course aims to equip students with the ability to access the original language for translation and interpretation, enhancing personal Bible study and sermon preparation. It covers Hebrew verb formations, noun characteristics, translation tips, vocabulary, and biblical exegesis, enabling students to translate and interpret biblical texts effectively.
How many units does CRS316 have?
CRS316, Hebrew Syntax, has 22 units across 3 modules, over 146 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CRS316?
CRS316 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Arts.
Is CRS316 hard?
CRS316 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does CRS316 take to study?
About 200 hours of study, spread across its 22 units.
How is CRS316 assessed?
CRS316 is assessed by Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What do I need before starting CRS316?
CTH313-Biblical Grammar
What can I do with CRS316?
Theologian, Religious Studies Teacher, Bible Translator, Pastor and Religious Writer.