Download Course: RCS 225- Biblical Hebrew Grammar 1

Course: RCS 225- Biblical Hebrew Grammar 1 (4 Credits – Compulsory)
Course Duration: Four hours per week for 15 weeks (60 hours)
Lecturer: Ogunkunle, C. O. (PhD)
BTh (Kitchener), MA (Winnipeg), PhD (Ibadan)
Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts , University of Ilorin, Ilorin.
Email: [email protected]
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Office Location: Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts , University of Ilorin, Ilorin.
Consulting Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays 2-3pm
Course Content: Basic Hebrew Grammar; syntax of classical Hebrew with appropriate
exercises and Old Testament passages for translation.
60hours T Compulsory
Course Description:
This course focuses on the introduction to Biblical Hebrew otherwise known as Classical
Hebrew. The course deals with a brief study of the nature and peculiarity of the Hebrew
Language in contrast to other Semitic languages such as Akkadian, Aramaic, Arabic, etc. The
characteristics of Hebrew orthography as well as Hebrew Alphabets and vowels are
carefully studied. Also, emphasis is placed on fundamentals of grammar and syntax with
particular reference to the qutteral and quiescent letters, the dilatable letters, shewa,
dagesh, syllabification, etc. The course also examines nouns, pronouns, article, separable
and inseparable prepositions, adjectives, predication of existence, pronominal suffixes or
personal pronouns, interrogative pronouns, demonstrated adjectives, and sentences with
adverbial predicate. Furthermore, the course deals with general remarks on verbs namelyQal, Niphal, Piel, Pual, Hiphil, Hophal, and Hithpael; vocabulary building; and elementary
principles of translation from the Bible.
Justification:
The understanding of what God says in His Holy Book (The Bible) means a lot to how
human beings relate to God and their fellow human beings. Therefore, the understanding
of Biblical Hebrew is a must for every student majoring in Christian Studies at the
University of Ilorin, Ilorin. In other words, the Old Testament of the Bible was written in
Hebrew and as such a good grasp of a Hebrew Language will help students in their
interpretation and understanding of the Bible.
Course Objective:
The main aim of this course is to introduce students to Hebrew Language and for them to
understand and appreciate the importance of the Hebrew Language to Christian Studies in
general and Biblical Studies in particular. At the end of this course students will be able to:
- Have a broad knowledge of Biblical Hebrew among other Semitic languages.
- Identify and write out both the Hebrew Alphabets and vowels
-Explain the meaning of Hebrew orthography, morphology and basic syntax of Biblical
Hebrew.
- Appreciate the importance Hebrew Language in Biblical Studies and to develop interest
for it.
Course Requirements:
Every student is mandated to participate actively in class discussions and study groups
activities. All students must attend class punctually; discipline their time; and be ready to
work with other members of the class for clarification and encouragement. All students will
have to sign for an email account and be ready to research and do some assignments on the
Internet. Furthermore, attendance should not be less than 75%.
Methods of Grading:
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Individual Assignments
Class participation & Class E-discussions
Quizzes (every other week)
Comprehensive final examination
Total Score
Course Delivery Strategies:
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It will employ the use of traditional face to face teaching and group discussions/
presentations and web interactions. Subscription would be made by students to use online
resources on Hebrew Language where comments would be posted by students and web
interactions with other local and international students using online tools.
Week 1: Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
Objectives:
It is to introduce the course and give a general introduction to Semitic languages with
particular reference to Biblical Hebrew.
Description:
First Hour
A brief introduction to the Semitic Languages such as Akkadian, Aramaic, Ethiopic and
Arabic
Second Hour
An introduction to Hebrew Language and the study of four phases of Hebrew Language
Third Hour
Relevance of the Course and its goal
Fourth Hour
Features or characteristics of Hebrew orthography/spelling
Assignment
Read Psalm 119 in any of the English version of the Bible and take note of the Hebrew
Alphabets therein.
Study Questions:
1. List four of the Semitic Languages.
2. What are the four main phases of Hebrew Language?
3. Why do we study Biblical Hebrew?
4, Examine the goal of Biblical Hebrew?
5. Identify the basic features of Hebrew orthography?
Reading List
Akao, J.O. (1999) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Ibadan, Nigeria. Heinemann Educational
Books (Nigeria) Plc. ISBN 978 129 308 X.
British and foreign Bible Society “Bible society making the Bible heard” 2 May, 2002. pp.17.
Cohn-Sherbok, Dan, (1999) Biblical Hebrews for Beginners. London: J.W. Arrowsmith Ltd
p.1, ISBN 0-281-04818-5.
Greenberg, Moshe. (1965) Introduction to Hebrew. Englewood, Cliffs, New Jersey: PrenticeHall, Inc pp.1-9.
Lambdin, Thomas O. (1971) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. New York: Charles Scribner’s
sons p. XIII-XIV. ISBN 0-02-367350-8.
Mansoor, Menahem (1980) Biblical Hebrew Step By Step, Vol.1, Second Edition. Grand
Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House pp.3-12. ISBN 0- 8010-6041-9.
Week 2: Hebrew Alphabets and Vowels.
Objectives:
It is to lead the students to an understanding of the Hebrew Alphabets and vowels with the
aim of preparing them to read the Hebrew Text.
Description:
First Hour
Writing out of the name and letter of the Hebrew Alphabets
Second Hour
Writing out of the name, letter and transcription of the Hebrew Alphabets
Third Hour
Writing out of the name, letter, transcription and the pronunciation of the Hebrew
Alphabets
Fourth Hour
An examination of the five final letters
Study Questions
1. Write out the name, letter and transcription for each of the 23 Hebrew Alphabets.
2. Write out the five final letters, both the regular and the final form.
Reading List
Akao, J.O. (1999) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Ibadan, Nigeria. Heinemann Educational
Books (Nigeria) Plc. P. 1. ISBN 978 129 308 X.
British and foreign Bible Society “Bible society making the Bible heard” 2 May, 2002.
Cohn-Sherbok, Dan, (1999) Biblical Hebrews for Beginners. London: J.W. Arrowsmith Ltd
pp.1-5, ISBN 0-281-04818-5.
Greenberg, Moshe. (1965) Introduction to Hebrew. Englewood, Cliffs, New Jersey: PrenticeHall, Inc pp.10-13.
Lambdin, Thomas O. (1971) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. New York: Charles Scribner’s
sons p. XXII-XXIII. ISBN 0-02-367350-8.
Mansoor, Menahem (1980) Biblical Hebrew Step By Step, Vol.1, Second Edition. Grand
Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House pp.13-15. ISBN 0- 8010-6041-9.
Week 3: Hebrew Vowels
Objective:
To write out and study Hebrew vowels
Description:
First Hour
Writing out of the five long vowels namely qamesh, tsere, long hireq, holem and shureq
together with the signs, English equivalent and the description of each
Second Hour
Writing out the five short vowels namely pattach, seghol, short hireq, qomesh and qibbus
together with the signs, English equivalent and the description of each
Third Hour
Learning of the reduced vowels such as sheva, chatuph-pattach, chatuph-seghol, and
chatuph-qomesh
Fourth Hour
Learning of the vowel reduction in Hebrew, that is, pretonic reduction and propretonic
reduction
Study Questions
1. Name and write out the five long vowels in Hebrew, that is, the name, sign, English
equivalent and description.
2. Name and write out the five short vowels in Hebrew, that is, the name, sign, English
equivalent and description.
3. Identify the reduced vowels.
4. Identify the two types of vowel reduction in Hebrew.
Assignments
With the use of Internet search engines, download Hebrew alphabets and vowels.
Reading List
Akao, J.O. (1999) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Ibadan, Nigeria. Heinemann Educational
Books (Nigeria) Plc. ISBN 978 129 308 X.
British and foreign Bible Society “Bible society making the Bible heard” 2 May, 2002.
Cohn-Sherbok, Dan, (1999) Biblical Hebrews for Beginners. London: J.W. Arrowsmith Ltd
p.1, ISBN 0-281-04818-5.
Greenberg, Moshe. (1965) Introduction to Hebrew. Englewood, Cliffs, New Jersey: PrenticeHall, Inc pp.1-9.
Lambdin, Thomas O. (1971) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. New York: Charles Scribner’s
sons p. XIII-XIV. ISBN 0-02-367350-8.
Mansoor, Menahem (1980) Biblical Hebrew Step By Step, Vol.1, Second Edition. Grand
Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House pp.3-12. ISBN 0- 8010-6041-9.
Week 4: The Beghadhkephath, Shewa, Dagesh, Silent Letters and Guttural Consonants
Objective
To examine the meaning of Beghadhkephath, Shewa, Dagesh, Silent Letters and Guttural
Consonants
Description:
First Hour
Identification of the Beghadhkephath consonants
Function of the Beghadhkephath consonants
Second Hour
Meaning of Shewa
Importance of Shewa
Third Hour
Meaning of dagesh
Importance of dagesh
Fourth Hour
Identification of Silent Letters and Guttural Consonants
Function of silent letters
Importance of guttural consonants
Study Questions:
1. What is Beghadhkephath? Identify the consonants and explain their functions.
2. What is the importance of shewa? Explain the difference between silent and vocal shewa.
3. What is dagesh? Explain its function.
4. Identify the silent letters.
5. Identify the guttural consonants and explain their functions.
Reading List
Akao, J.O. (1999) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Ibadan, Nigeria. Heinemann Educational
Books (Nigeria) Plc. ISBN 978 129 308 X.
Cohn-Sherbok, Dan, (1999) Biblical Hebrews for Beginners. London: J.W. Arrowsmith Ltd
p.1, ISBN 0-281-04818-5.
Greenberg, Moshe. (1965) Introduction to Hebrew. Englewood, Cliffs, New Jersey: PrenticeHall, Inc pp.1-9.
Lambdin, Thomas O. (1971) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. New York: Charles Scribner’s
sons p. XIII-XIV. ISBN 0-02-367350-8.
Mansoor, Menahem (1980) Biblical Hebrew Step By Step, Vol.1, Second Edition. Grand
Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House pp.3-12. ISBN 0- 8010-6041-9.
Week 5: Stress and Syllabification
Objectives:
Highlight the role of stress and the importance of syllabification in Biblical Hebrew.
Description:
First Hour
Exploring the meaning of stress in Hebrew with emphasis on ultimate stress and
penultimate stress
Second Hour
Examination of the sub-topics listed below:
What is a syllable?
The concept of syllabification in Hebrew
Third Hour
Examination of the types of syllable:
What is open syllable?
What is closed syllable?
Fourth Hour
Practicing categories of syllable division
Assignment
1. Explain stress and differentiate between ultimate stress and penultimate stress.
2. Differentiate between open and closed syllables.
Reading List
Akao, J.O. (1999) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Ibadan, Nigeria. Heinemann Educational
Books (Nigeria) Plc. pp. 9-11. ISBN 978 129 308 X.
Cohn-Sherbok, Dan, (1999) Biblical Hebrews for Beginners. London: J.W. Arrowsmith Ltd
pp.10-1. ISBN 0-281-04818-5.
Greenberg, Moshe. (1965) Introduction to Hebrew. Englewood, Cliffs, New Jersey: PrenticeHall, Inc pp.17-23.
Lambdin, Thomas O. (1971) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. New York: Charles Scribner’s
sons p. XVIII-XIX. ISBN 0-02-367350-8.
Mansoor, Menahem (1980) Biblical Hebrew Step By Step, Vol.1, Second Edition. Grand
Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House pp.30-35. ISBN 0- 8010-6041-9.
Week 6: The Noun (both Gender and Number) and Definite Article
Objectives:
It is to identify genders and numbers in Hebrew Language as well as the definite article
Description:
First Hour
An examination of the two genders found in Hebrew and their characteristics
Second Hour
An examination of the numbers in Hebrew namely- singular, plural and dual; and their
characteristics.
Third Hour
Indefinite article in English/ Hebrew
Definite article in Hebrew
Fourth Hour
Characteristics of definite article before guttural consonants
Study Questions
1. Write out the endings that are associated with the feminine nouns.
2. How do the masculine nouns gender make their plural?
3. How do the feminine nouns gender make their plural?
4. Discuss dual noun with examples.
5. Explain definite in Hebrew.
Reading List
Akao, J.O. (1999) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Ibadan, Nigeria. Heinemann Educational
Books (Nigeria) Plc. Pp.17-17; 23-24. ISBN 978 129 308 X.
Cohn-Sherbok, Dan, (1999) Biblical Hebrews for Beginners. London: J.W. Arrowsmith Ltd
p.25-29. ISBN 0-281-04818-5.
Greenberg, Moshe. (1965) Introduction to Hebrew. Englewood, Cliffs, New Jersey: PrenticeHall, Inc pp.24-30.
Lambdin, Thomas O. (1971) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. New York: Charles Scribner’s
sons p. 3-7. ISBN 0-02-367350-8.
Mansoor, Menahem (1980) Biblical Hebrew Step By Step, Vol.1, Second Edition. Grand
Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House pp.40-59. ISBN 0- 8010-6041-9.
Week 7: Prepositions
Objectives:
This is to examine different types of preposition in Hebrew Language
Description
First Hour
Prepositions that are joined directly to a word and are written as part of it
Second Hour
Prepositions that are joined to a word with maqqep
Third Hour
Separable prepositions
Fourth Hour
Prepositions with suffixes
Study Questions
1. Discuss each of the followings:
a) Inseparable prepositions
b). Separable prepositions
2. Discuss prepositions with suffixes
Reading List
Akao, J.O. (1999) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Ibadan, Nigeria. Heinemann Educational
Books (Nigeria) Plc. pp.27-30. ISBN 978 129 308 X.
Cohn-Sherbok, Dan, (1999) Biblical Hebrews for Beginners. London: J.W. Arrowsmith Ltd
p.42-44. ISBN 0-281-04818-5.
Greenberg, Moshe. (1965) Introduction to Hebrew. Englewood, Cliffs, New Jersey: PrenticeHall, Inc pp.31&67.
Lambdin, Thomas O. (1971) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. New York: Charles Scribner’s
sons p. 6-7. ISBN 0-02-367350-8.
Mansoor, Menahem (1980) Biblical Hebrew Step By Step, Vol.1, Second Edition. Grand
Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House pp.90-96. ISBN 0- 8010-6041-9.
Lesson 8: Adjectives and their Uses
Objectives:
This is to examine the characteristics of Hebrew adjectives and their uses
Description
First Hour
General features of Hebrew adjectives as they must agree in number and gender with the
noun they modify
Second Hour
Attributive adjectives
Third Hour
Predicative adjectives
Fourth Hour
Sentences with adverbial predicate
Study Questions
1. Discuss the features of Hebrew adjectives
2. Explain the attributive use of adjective with examples.
3. Explain the predicative use of adjective with examples.
Reading List
Akao, J.O. (1999) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Ibadan, Nigeria. Heinemann Educational
Books (Nigeria) Plc. pp.23-25. ISBN 978 129 308 X.
Cohn-Sherbok, Dan, (1999) Biblical Hebrews for Beginners. London: J.W. Arrowsmith Ltd
p.29-32. ISBN 0-281-04818-5.
Greenberg, Moshe. (1965) Introduction to Hebrew. Englewood, Cliffs, New Jersey: PrenticeHall, Inc pp.30-33.
Lambdin, Thomas O. (1971) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. New York: Charles Scribner’s
sons p. 13-17. ISBN 0-02-367350-8.
Mansoor, Menahem (1980) Biblical Hebrew Step By Step, Vol.1, Second Edition. Grand
Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House pp.44-48. ISBN 0- 8010-6041-9.
Week 9: Participles, Active Participles, Object Marker; the Comparative and the
Relative Word in Hebrew
Objectives:
It is to understand active participles in Hebrew; the object marker; the comparative and the
relative word
Description:
First Hour
General meaning of Participles and Active Participles in Hebrew
Second Hour
The use of participles as attributive and predicative
Third Hour
The object marker and the comparative
Fourth Hour
The relative word
Study Questions
1. Discuss the attributive and the predicative use of Hebrew participles.
2. What is object marker?
3. Explain the relative word in Hebrew.
Reading List
Akao, J.O. (1999) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Ibadan, Nigeria. Heinemann Educational
Books (Nigeria) Plc. pp.30-31. ISBN 978 129 308 X.
Cohn-Sherbok, Dan, (1999) Biblical Hebrews for Beginners. London: J.W. Arrowsmith Ltd
p.29-32. ISBN 0-281-04818-5.
Greenberg, Moshe. (1965) Introduction to Hebrew. Englewood, Cliffs, New Jersey: PrenticeHall, Inc pp.55-57.
Lambdin, Thomas O. (1971) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. New York: Charles Scribner’s
sons p. 23-29. ISBN 0-02-367350-8.
Mansoor, Menahem (1980) Biblical Hebrew Step By Step, Vol.1, Second Edition. Grand
Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House pp.70-71. ISBN 0- 8010-6041-9.
Week 10: Predication of Existence, Pronominal Suffixes/Personal Pronouns
Objectives:
It is to understand the Predication of Existence, Pronominal Suffixes/Personal Pronouns
Description:
First Hour
Predication of existence
Second Hour
Personal Pronouns
Third Hour
Pronominal Suffixes with a Masculine Noun
Fourth Hour
Pronominal Suffixes with a Feminine Noun
Study Questions
1. What is your understanding of ‘predication of existence’ in Hebrew?
2. Write out the personal pronouns in Hebrew (both singular and plural).
Reading List
Akao, J.O. (1999) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Ibadan, Nigeria. Heinemann Educational
Books (Nigeria) Plc. pp.34-36. ISBN 978 129 308 X.
Cohn-Sherbok, Dan, (1999) Biblical Hebrews for Beginners. London: J.W. Arrowsmith Ltd
p.33-35. ISBN 0-281-04818-5.
Greenberg, Moshe. (1965) Introduction to Hebrew. Englewood, Cliffs, New Jersey: PrenticeHall, Inc pp.64-73.
Lambdin, Thomas O. (1971) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. New York: Charles Scribner’s
sons pp. 30-33,82-92. ISBN 0-02-367350-8.
Mansoor, Menahem (1980) Biblical Hebrew Step By Step, Vol.1, Second Edition. Grand
Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House pp.60,81,119-121,143-145,149150. ISBN 0- 80106041-9.
Week 11: Independent Personal Pronouns, Interrogative Pronouns, Demonstrative
Adjectives and Pronouns; and Conjunction
Objectives:
This is to have a deep knowledge of the Independent Personal Pronouns, Interrogative
Pronouns, Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns; and Conjunction
Description:
First Hour
Independent Personal Pronouns
Second Hour
Interrogative Pronouns
Third Hour
Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns
Fourth Hour
Conjunction
Study Questions
1. Write out the Independent Personal Pronouns
2. Discuss Interrogative Pronouns with examples.
3. Discuss Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns with examples.
4. What is conjunction in Hebrew?
Reading List
Akao, J.O. (1999) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Ibadan, Nigeria. Heinemann Educational
Books (Nigeria) Plc. pp.33-39. ISBN 978 129 308 X.
Cohn-Sherbok, Dan, (1999) Biblical Hebrews for Beginners. London: J.W. Arrowsmith Ltd
p.39-41. ISBN 0-281-04818-5.
Greenberg, Moshe. (1965) Introduction to Hebrew. Englewood, Cliffs, New Jersey: PrenticeHall, Inc pp.38-40.
Lambdin, Thomas O. (1971) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. New York: Charles Scribner’s
sons p. 34-36,40-41. ISBN 0-02-367350-8.
Mansoor, Menahem (1980) Biblical Hebrew Step By Step, Vol.1, Second Edition. Grand
Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House pp.85-89. ISBN 0- 8010-6041-9.
Week 12: General Remarks on Hebrew Verbs; the Regular Verbs
Objectives:
This is to examine the different types of verb in Hebrew; the basic meaning of each; and
detailed study of the Qal
Description:
First Hour
Basic features of Hebrew verb and identification of Hebrew verbs namely- Qal, Niphal, Piel,
Pual, Hiphil, Hophal, and Hithpael
Second Hour
The meaning of each of the verbs listed above
Third Hour
A detailed study of the Qal verb ( both perfect and imperfect)
Fourth Hour
The meaning of the perfect and imperfect in Hebrew
Study Questions
1. Explain briefly each of the seven verbs in Hebrew
2. Conjugate the qal perfect of kathab
3. Conjugate the qal imperfect of kathab
4. Differentiate between the meaning of qal perfect and imperfect in Hebrew
Reading List
Akao, J.O. (1999) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Ibadan, Nigeria. Heinemann Educational
Books (Nigeria) Plc. pp.41-44. ISBN 978 129 308 X.
Cohn-Sherbok, Dan, (1999) Biblical Hebrews for Beginners. London: J.W. Arrowsmith Ltd
p.51-57. ISBN 0-281-04818-5.
Greenberg, Moshe. (1965) Introduction to Hebrew. Englewood, Cliffs, New Jersey: PrenticeHall, Inc pp.49-52.
Lambdin, Thomas O. (1971) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. New York: Charles Scribner’s
sons p. 37-54. ISBN 0-02-367350-8.
Mansoor, Menahem (1980) Biblical Hebrew Step By Step, Vol.1, Second Edition. Grand
Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House pp.69-84. ISBN 0- 8010-6041-9.
Week 13: The Niphal, Piel, Pual, and Hiphil verbs
Objectives:
It is to study the Niphal, Piel, Pual, and Hiphil verbs
Description:
First Hour
The perfect and imperfect forms of Niphal verb
Second Hour
The perfect and imperfect forms of Piel verb
Third Hour
The perfect and imperfect forms of Pual verb
Fourth Hour
The perfect and imperfect forms of Hiphil verb
Study Questions:
1. Conjugate the Niphal perfect and imperfect of kathab
2. Conjugate the Piel perfect and imperfect of kathab
3. Conjugate the Pual perfect and imperfect of kathab
4. Conjugate the Hiphil perfect and imperfect of kathab
Reading List
Akao, J.O. (1999) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Ibadan, Nigeria. Heinemann Educational
Books (Nigeria) Plc. pp.81-89. ISBN 978 129 308 X.
Cohn-Sherbok, Dan, (1999) Biblical Hebrews for Beginners. London: J.W. Arrowsmith Ltd
p.63-75. ISBN 0-281-04818-5.
Greenberg, Moshe. (1965) Introduction to Hebrew. Englewood, Cliffs, New Jersey: PrenticeHall, Inc pp.58-63.
Lambdin, Thomas O. (1971) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. New York: Charles Scribner’s
sons p. 188-242. ISBN 0-02-367350-8.
Mansoor, Menahem (1980) Biblical Hebrew Step By Step, Vol.1, Second Edition. Grand
Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House pp.69-84. ISBN 0- 8010-6041-9.
Week 14: The Hophal, Hithpael and Hollow verbs
Objectives:
It is a continuation of the Hebrew verbs with emphasis on the Hophal, Hithpael and Hollow
verbs
Description:
First Hour
The perfect and imperfect forms of Hophal verb
Second Hour
The perfect and imperfect forms of Hithpael verb
Third Hour
The meaning of Hollow verb
Fourth Hour
Revision of previous lessons
Study Questions:
1. Conjugate the Hophal perfect and imperfect of kathab
2. Conjugate the Hithpael perfect and imperfect of kathab
3. Discuss Hollow verb with examples.
Reading List
Akao, J.O. (1999) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Ibadan, Nigeria. Heinemann Educational
Books (Nigeria) Plc. pp.90-93. ISBN 978 129 308 X.
Cohn-Sherbok, Dan, (1999) Biblical Hebrews for Beginners. London: J.W. Arrowsmith Ltd
pp.75-79. ISBN 0-281-04818-5.
Greenberg, Moshe. (1965) Introduction to Hebrew. Englewood, Cliffs, New Jersey: PrenticeHall, Inc pp.78-87.
Lambdin, Thomas O. (1971) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. New York: Charles Scribner’s
sons pp.242-252. ISBN 0-02-367350-8.
Mansoor, Menahem (1980) Biblical Hebrew Step By Step, Vol.1, Second Edition. Grand
Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House pp.69-84. ISBN 0- 8010-6041-9.
Week 15: Revision of the various weeks’ lessons and general overview of the course. Class
and group discussions will also be made on key topics that had been covered in the class
for the purpose of clarification.(4 hours).
Study Questions
1. Name and write out Hebrew vowels (both long and short).
2. Write out the five alphabets that have different form when they stand at the end of the
words (alphabets and endings).
3. Differentiate between the attributive and predicative use of adjectives.
4. Identify and discuss three types of preposition giving examples of each.
5. Discuss the Hebrew concept of noun with reference to gender and number.
6. Conjugate the Qal perfect and imperfect of kathab .
Reading List
Akao, J.O. (1999) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Ibadan, Nigeria. Heinemann Educational
Books (Nigeria) Plc. ISBN 978 129 308 X.
British and foreign Bible Society “Bible society making the Bible heard” 2 May, 2002.
Cohn-Sherbok, Dan, (1999) Biblical Hebrews for Beginners. London: J.W. Arrowsmith Ltd .
ISBN 0-281-04818-5.
Greenberg, Moshe. (1965) Introduction to Hebrew. Englewood, Cliffs, New Jersey: PrenticeHall, Inc .
Lambdin, Thomas O. (1971) Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. New York: Charles Scribner’s
sons . ISBN 0-02-367350-8.
Mansoor, Menahem (1980) Biblical Hebrew Step By Step, Vol.1, Second Edition. Grand
Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House . ISBN 0- 8010-6041-9.
Mansoor, Menahem (2002) Biblical Hebrew Step By Step, Vol.2, Third Edition. Grand Rapids,
Michigan: Baker Book House. ISBN 0- 8010-6151-2.