BLX 222 — Hebrew II: Intermediate Reading & Syntax

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Biblical Languages & Exegesis

BLX 222 — Hebrew II: Intermediate Reading & Syntax

Continue developing your ability to read and interpret Biblical Hebrew. This course strengthens your command of vocabulary, syntax, and verbal systems through translation and analysis of narrative and poetic passages.

What You’ll Learn


Verb Systems & Stems

Master Qal, Niphal, Piel, and Hiphil patterns and how they shape meaning.

Syntax & Word Order

Understand typical Hebrew sentence patterns and emphasis through inversion and parallelism.

Intermediate Vocabulary

Expand working vocabulary to 400+ words from narrative and poetry genres.

Textual Reading Practice

Translate and analyze texts from Genesis, Ruth, and selected Psalms.

Parsing & Morphology

Identify verb forms, participle