BLX 221 — Hebrew I: Foundations

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Biblical Languages & Exegesis

BLX 221 — Hebrew I: Foundations

Begin your journey into the sacred language of the Old Testament. Learn the Hebrew alphabet, vowel system, pronunciation, and foundational grammar through guided readings from Genesis and Psalms.

What You’ll Learn


Alphabet & Pronunciation

Master all 22 Hebrew consonants, final forms, and vowel markings.

Reading Fluency

Practice reading aloud and recognizing basic word forms and roots.

Core Vocabulary

Learn the 150 most frequent Hebrew words found in the Torah and Psalms.

Grammar Foundations

Understand gender, number, nouns, adjectives, and basic verb patterns (Qal).

Scriptural Reading

Read short verses from Genesis and Psalms with guided translation support.

Devotional Connection

Appreciate how Hebrew rhythm, wordplay, and parallelism shape meaning.

Curriculum Overview


Module 1 — Alphabet & Sounds

Learn each letter’s form, sound, and how to write and pronounce them correctly.

Module 2 — Vowels & Reading Practice

Understand the vowel pointing system and develop smooth reading habits.

Module 3 — Basic Grammar & Syntax

Study Hebrew sentence structure, word order, and noun-verb agreement.

Module 4 — Guided Verse Translation

Apply all learned concepts to translate short passages from Genesis and Psalms.

Instructor

Damion Barrett

Damion Barrett

Pastor-scholar and language instructor committed to helping students encounter the Old Testament in its original form with clarity and devotion.

Student Feedback & FAQ

★★★★★ “The Hebrew alphabet came alive — clear, methodical, and inspiring.”

★★★★★ “I never thought I could read the Psalms in Hebrew — now I can!”

Q: Do I need prior Hebrew knowledge?
A: None at all. This is the perfect place to begin.

Q: Will we cover grammar or just reading?
A: Both — you’ll learn core grammar alongside real text reading.

Q: What materials are required?
A: A Hebrew Bible or interlinear (digital or print) and a notebook for writing practice.

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Discover the beauty and precision of Biblical Hebrew. Learn to read Scripture as it was first written — one letter at a time.

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