Category: Biblical Languages

Let's look at two Qal verbs in biblical Hebrew: יָצָא ("yatza"), which means "to go forth," and מָצָא ("matza"), which means "to find." (Remember, Qal is a type of Hebrew verb stem, or "binyan." If you don't know what that means yet, that's okay - you can still learn these verbs and their meanings.) I have … Continue reading Biblical Hebrew Qal Verbs: Yatza and Matza (but not Matzah)

Here are two helpful prepositions to learn in Biblical Hebrew - the words for “over” and “under.” על This word is pronounced like “all.” It means “over.” תחת This word is pronounced “ta-khat” (with the stress on the first syllable). It means “under.” As usual, I came up with a way to remember these words. … Continue reading Biblical Hebrew Prepositions: Over and Under

Prepositions are great to learn. They help us get around. We can use prepositions spatially and temporally, and sometimes both. For example, you could say, “I am standing before the door.” “I will be there before you get there.” The same word is used -- the preposition “before.” But it acts in two different ways. … Continue reading “Before” We Learn More Biblical Hebrew Prepositions, Let’s Learn This One