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Lesson #1: The Hebrew Alphabet (consonants)

Lecture Overview

  • Course Overview
  • Historical and Linguistic Context of Biblical Hebrew (BHRG §1-3)
  • The Alphabet: Consonants (BHR bookmark; BHRG §4; PK sec1)

 

Lecture Recording

The recording below covers this lesson.

  • Phonology: The Hebrew Alphabet

 

Assignments

  1. Go to the BibleOL and follow the instructions given under "First Steps for Students"
  2. Read BHRG §1-§4.
  3. Learn the Hebrew Alphabet from א to ת (including final forms, begadkefat, pronunciation, order of the alphabet).
  4. Write the Hebrew Alphabet at least 5 times. Writing instructions can be downloaded here.
  5. Locate and identify all the final forms of letters that occur in the following verse (Josh 6:13):

    וְשִׁבְעָ֣ה הַכֹּהֲנִ֡ים נֹשְׂאִים֩ שִׁבְעָ֨ה שׁוֹפְר֜וֹת הַיֹּבְלִ֗ים לִפְנֵי֙ אֲר֣וֹן יְהוָ֔ה הֹלְכִ֣ים הָל֔וֹךְ וְתָקְע֖וּ בַּשּׁוֹפָר֑וֹת וְהֶחָלוּץ֙ הֹלֵ֣ךְ לִפְנֵיהֶ֔ם וְהַֽמְאַסֵּ֗ף הֹלֵךְ֙ אַֽחֲרֵי֙ אֲר֣וֹן יְהוָ֔ה הוֹלֵךְ וְתָק֥וֹעַ בַּשּׁוֹפָרֽוֹת׃

  6. Certain letters are similar in form and thus easily confused. Examine the following letters and learn to identify each by name.
    • פ כ ב
    • ק ף
    • נ ג
    • ן ך
    • ר ד
    • י ז ו
    • ס ם
    • ת ח ה
    • ץ צ ע
  7. Certain letters sound alike. Learn to identify these letters by name.
    • שׂ ס
    • ק כּ
    • תּ ט
    • ו ב פ
    • פּ בּ
    • כ ח
    • א ע
  8. What do the letters in each of the following groups have in common?
    • ב ג ד כ פ ת
    • ב כ פ
    • ך ם ן ף ץ
    • א ה ח ע ר

 

 

Lesson #2: The Hebrew Vowels, Dagesh Lene & Dagesh Forte, Syllables, and Accents

Lecture Overview

  • Quiz covering materials of Lesson #01 (see link above)
  • Discussing lesson #01 assignments (watch the answer-video at the bottom of the previous lesson)
  • Phonology: Vowels (BHR bookmark; BHRG §4-5; PK sec2-3, 7)
  • Phonology: Syllables and Accents (BHRG §7; PK sec8, 12)
  • Phonology: Dagesh Lene and Dagesh Forte (BHRG §8.2-4; PK sec6)

 

Lecture Recording

The recordings below cover the material of this lesson:

  • Phonology: The Hebrew Vowels

 

  • Phonology: Accents & Syllables


     
  • Phonology: Dagesh Lene & Dages Forte

 

Assignments

  1. Read through relevant BHRG passages.
  2. Learn the vowels and rehearse the consonants.
  3. The letters י and ו can function not only as consonants but also as vowels (matres lectionis). Determine which of the following words use ו as a consonant and which use it as a vowel.
    • לוּן
    • רוּת
    • וְשֵׁם
    • וִיהִי
    • מָוֶת
    • בּוֹשׁ
    • וַיְהִי
    • קוּם
  4. Determine which of the following words employ י as a consonant and which employ it as a vowel.
    • יָד
    • יוֹם
    • אִישׁ
    • יֵשׁ
    • בֵּית
    • שִׂים
  5. Read aloud Gen 19:1-2 (use BOL's phonetic transliteration feature to check your correct pronunciation).
  6. Learn the Vocabulary of Lesson #02. You can optionally watch the pronunciation of vocabulary in the video below:
  7. BibleOL exercises
    First inform yourself about how to take BibleOL based exercises by following the instructions given under "Taking Exercises, Exams, and Looking up Grades/Performance Data"
    All BibleOL exercises are graded. You can take each exercise as often as you want. I will only grade your best run. The deadline is next class' day at 8am (EST).
    • Vocabulary: Words of Lesson #2: Click here.
  8. Voluntary:
    • Take the practicing Quiz for tomorrow's in-class-quiz on Vowels, Dagesh types, Shewa types, Qamets/Qamets-Chatuf (see link below)

 

 

Lesson #3: Mappiq, Metteg, Maqef, Ketib/Qere, and Prefixing ב/כ/ל/ו

Lecture Overview

  • Quiz covering materials of Lesson #02 (see link above)
  • Discussing lesson #02 assignments (watch the answer-video at the bottom of the previous lesson)
  • Phonology: Mappiq (BHRG §9.2; PK sec11)
  • Phonology: Masoretic Signs (Metteg, Maqef, Tabula Accentum) (BHRG §9.1,3,5,9; PK sec8.3,9,11)
  • Phonology: Pausal Forms
  • Textual Criticism: Ketib-Qere (BHRG §9.7; PK sec11)
  • Morphology: Prefixing ב/כ/ל/ו (BHR p8; BHRG §31.1.1, 39.1.2; PK sec15.1,16)

 

Lecture Recording

The recordings below cover the material of this lesson:

  • Phonology: the Mappiq

     
  • Phonology: Masoretic Signs

     
  • Textual Criticism: Ketib-Qere

     
  • Morphology: Prefixing ב/כ/ל/ו

 

Assignments

  1. In-Class-Quiz for Lesson #03 (see link below).
  2. Read through relevant BHRG passages.
  3. Learn all of the covered phonology and prefixing rules.
  4. Read aloud Gen 19:3-4 (use BOL's phonetic transliteration feature to check your correct pronunciation).
  5. Learn Vocabulary of Lesson #03 (download vocab list here). You can optionally watch the pronunciation of vocabulary:
  6. BibleOL exercise:
    • Vocabulary: Words of Lesson #03: Click here.
    • Morphology: Prefixing ב/כ/ל/ו exercise: Click here.

 

 

Lesson #4: Prefixing מִן and the ה-article, Combined Prefixes, Noun introduction

Lecture Overview

  • Quiz covering materials of Lesson #01-03 (see link above)
  • Morphology: Prefixing of the preposition מִן and the ה-article (BHR p8; BHRG §24.4.2.,39.1.2; PK sec14,15.3)
  • Morphology: Combined Prefixes (BHR p9; BHRG §24.4.2.)
  • Morphology: Introduction to Nouns (BHR p6; BHRG §11.2, 23, 24.1, 25.2, 27.3, 39.1.2; PK sec17-19)

 

Lecture Recording

Below are videos that cover the taught material of this lesson: 

  • Morphology: Prefixing of the preposition מִן and the ה-article

     
  • Morphology: Combined Prefixes

     
  • Morphology: Introduction to Nouns

 

Assignments

  1. Read through relevant BHRG passages
  2. Learn all of the covered morphology rules for prefixation and noun-morphology
  3. Read aloud Gen 19:5-7 (use BOL's phonetic transliteration feature to check your correct pronunciation).
  4. Learn Vocabulary of Lesson #04. You can optionally watch the pronunciation of vocabulary:
  5. BibleOL exercise:
    • Vocabulary: Words of Lesson #4: Click here.
    • Morphology: Prefixing of ב ,כ ,ל ,מן ,ה ,ו (including compounding) exercise: Click here.
    • Morphology: Basical noun morphology (number, gender, state) exercise: Click here.

 

 

Lesson #5: Adjectives, Nominal Clauses, Directive He, Pronouns, and Interrogation

Lecture Overview

  • Timer for all Vocab Exercises from now on 10s per word.
  • Morphology: Adjectives (BHRG §11.3, 30.1-3/PK sec20-22)
  • Morphology: Directive/Locative  (BHRG §28/PK sec44)
  • Morphology: Personal Pronoun (BHRG §11.2.2, 36.1.1.1-2, 36.1.II.3.[i-iii], 36.2.3/ BHR p10/PK sec23)
  • Morphology: Demonstrative Pronoun (BHRG §36.2; PK sec24.1-3)
  • Syntax: Interrogation (BHRG §42.1-3/PK 34.2-3)
  • Syntax: Basic clause types => the Nominal Clause(BHRG §46.2)
  • Text: Understanding language as a communicational system (BHRG §10-12)

 

Lecture Recording

Below are videos that cover the taught material of this lesson: 

  • Morphology: Adjectives

     
  • Syntax: Clause Types - Nominal Clauses

     
  • Syntax: Directive/Locative ה

     
  • Morphology: Personal Pronoun

     
  • Morphology: Demonstrative Pronoun

     
  • Syntax: Interrogation

 

Assignments

  1. Read through relevant BHRG passages.
  2. Learn all of the covered morphology rules for prefixation and noun-morphology.
  3. Identify the correct morpholgy of adjectives depending on their syntactical function (attributive use or predicative use of the adjective) here.
  4. Read and Translate Gen 19 (everything that is highlighted in yellow). Highlighted text can be downloaded here.
  5. Learn the most important Interrogative Particles/Pronouns as listed here.
  6. Learn Vocabulary of Lesson #05. You can optionally watch the pronunciation of vocabulary:
  7. BibleOL exercise:
    • Vocabulary: Words of Lesson #5: Click here.
    • Vocabulary: Interrogatives: Click here.
    • Morphology: Pronouns: Click here.

 

 

Lesson #6: Long Construct Chains, Suffixation

Lecture Overview

  • Quiz (covering material of lesson #01-05, see link above)
  • Morphology: Long construct chains (BHRG §25.3.1.(1)-(3), 25.3.2.(1)/PK sec26)
  • Morphology: Suffixation of Regular Noun (BHRG 26.1, 27.1/BHR p10/PK sec28.1-2)
  • Morphology: Suffixation of Preposition (BHRG 39.1.1-3/BHR p11/PK sec27)
  • Translation of Gen 19 (yellow highlighted words). Consult the following video:

 

 

Lecture Recording

Below are the videos that cover the taught materials of this lesson:

  • Morphology: Suffixation of Regular Nouns

     
  • Morphology: Suffixation of Prepositions

 

Assignments

  1. Read through relevant BHRG passages.
  2. Learn all of the covered morphology rules for Prefixation and Suffixation.
  3. Read and Translate Gen 19:1-14 (everything that is highlighted in green). Highlighted text can be downloaded here.
  4. Learn Vocabulary of Lesson #06. You can optionally watch the pronunciation of vocabulary:
  5. BibleOL exercise:
    • Vocabulary: Words of Lesson #06: Click here. (Timer active: 10sec/word)
    • Morphology: Suffixes attached to nouns and prepositions: Click here. (Timer active: 20sec/suffix)
  6. Voluntary:
    • You can take the Quiz on Noun morphology to prepare for the next in-class-quiz. See assignment link below.

 

 

Lesson #7: Semantics, irregular Nouns, Numerals, Relative Clauses

Lecture Overview

  • Quiz (covering material of lesson #01-06, see link above)
  • Announcement: Final Exam Material is made available (see further details below)
  • Morphology: Segolate Nouns and Suffixation (BHR p6/BHRG §27.3/PK sec25)
  • Morphology: Nouns with changable Vowel and Suffixation (BHR p7/BHRG §27.2,4,5,6/PK sec28.3)
  • Morphology: Irregular Nouns and Suffixation
  • Vocabulary: Numbers (cardinals and ordinals)(BHRG §37/PK sec35)
  • Syntax: Relative Clauses (BHRG §36.3.1):
  • Translation of Gen 19 (green highlighted words). Consult the following video:

 

 

Lecture Recordings

Below are videos that cover the taught material of this lesson: 

  • Morphology: Suffixation of Preposition (B)

     
  • Morphology - Syntax - Semantics

     
  • Morphology: Segolate Nouns and Suffixation

     
  • Morphology: Nouns with Changeable Vowel and Suffixation

     
  • Morphology: Irregular Nouns and Suffixation

     
  • Morphology: Numbers (Cardinals and Ordinals)

     
  • Syntax: Relative Clauses

 

 

Assignments

  1. Read through relevant BHRG passages.
  2. Learn all of the covered morphology rules for Prefixation and Suffixation.
  3. Read and Translate Gen 19:1-14 (everything that is highlighted in rose). Highlighted text can be downloaded here.
  4. Find all Construct Chains in Gen 19:1-14 with the help of BibleOnlineLearner
  5. Learn Vocabulary of Lesson #07. You can optionally watch the pronunciation of the vocabulary below:
  6. BibleOL exercise:
    • Vocabulary: Words of Lesson #07: Click here.

 

 

Lesson #8: Verb Introduction (the basic Qal stem)

Lecture Overview

  • Quiz (covering material of lesson #01-07, see link above)
  • Morphology: Introduction to the regular verb in Qal (BHR p14/BHRG §14-15, 21.1/PK sec30,39,41.2,48.1)
  • Vocabulary: Numbers (cardinals and ordinals)(BHRG §37/PK sec35)
  • Syntax: Relative Clauses (BHRG §36.3.1):
  • Translation of Gen 19 (rose highlighted words). Consult the following video:

 

 

Lecture Recordings

Below are videos that cover the taught material of this lesson: 

  • Morphology: Introduction to Verbs (qal: qatal => cohortative)

     
  • Morphology: Introduction to Verbs (qal: jussive => participle)

 

 

Assignments

  1. Read through relevant BHRG passages.
  2. Learn the "Qal (fientive)" column of BHR p14.
  3. Read and Translate Gen 19:1-20 (everything that is highlighted in blue). Highlighted text can be downloaded here.
  4. Learn Vocabulary of Lesson #08. You can optionally watch the pronunciation of the vocabulary below:
  5. BibleOL exercise:
    • Vocabulary: Words of Lesson #08: Click here.
    • Morphology: regular verbs in Qal (all tenses): Click here.
  6. Voluntary:
    • Go through the verbal morphology sheet. The empty sheet can be downloaded here. The answer key can be downloaded here.
    • You can redo any previous BibleOL exercise. If you receive a higher score let me know and I will upgrade your grade for the exercise you improved on.

 

 

Lesson #9: The regular Verb in all its Stems

Lecture Overview

  • Quiz (covering material of lesson #01-08, see link above)
  • Morphology: Stative vs. Fientive verbs. (BHR p14/ BHRG §16.2.1.2.(1))
  • Morphology: The verbal Stems.(BHRG §16.2.2 [qal], 16.3.2 [nifal], 16.4.2 [piel], 16.5.2 [pual], 16.6.2 [hitpael], 16.7.2 [hifil], 16.8.2 [hofal]).
  • Textgrammar (see text-grammar-overview; BHRG §46-47)
  • Translation of Gen 19 (blue highlighted words). Consult the following video:

 

 

Lecture Recordings

Below are videos that cover the taught material of this lesson: 

  • Morphology: Introduction to Verbs (qal: stative vs fientive)

     
  • Morphology: Introduction to Verbs (the stems)

 

 

Assignments

  1. Read through relevant BHRG passages.
  2. Learn the entire regular paradigm of BHR p14.
  3. Learn the meaning of the different verbal stems (Qal, Nif, Pi, Pu, Hit, Hif, Hof)
  4. Go through the verbal morphology sheet. The empty sheet can be downloaded here. The answer key can be downloaded here.
  5. Read and Translate Gen 20:1-2 (consult translation annotations for forms that you cannot analyze; do not use any other assistance for your translation).
  6. Learn Vocabulary of Lesson #09. You can optionally watch the pronunciation of the vocabulary below:
  7. BibleOL exercise:
    • Vocabulary: Words of Lesson #09: Click here.
    • Morphology: regular verbs in all stems: Click here.
    • Make screenshots of troublesome forms and email them to me for in-class discussion.

 

 

Lesson #10: Transposition in Hitpael, Paragogic Nun

Lecture Overview

  • Quiz (covering material of lesson #01-09, see link above)
  • Going through assignments
  • Morphology: Transposition/Metathesis in Hitpael (BHR p14)
  • Morphology: Paragogic Nun (BHR p14)
  • Translation of Gen 20. Consult the following video:

 

Lecture Recordings

Below are videos that cover the taught material of this lesson: 

  • Morphology: Transposition and Assimilation in Hitpael


     
  • Morphology: Nun Paragogicum


     

Assignments

  1. Read through relevant BHRG passages.
  2. Learn the entire regular paradigm of BHR p14.
  3. Learn the meaning of the different verbal stems (Qal, Nif, Pi, Pu, Hit, Hif, Hof)
  4. Go thorugh the verbal morphology sheet. The empty sheet can be downloaded here. The answer key can be downloaded here.
  5. Read and Translate Gen 20:3-5 (consult translation annotations for forms that you cannot analyze; do not use any other assistance for your translation).
  6. Learn the Vocabulary of Lesson #10. You can optionally watch the pronunciation of the vocabulary below:
  7. BibleOL exercise:
    • Vocabulary: Words of Lesson #10: Click here.
    • Morphology: regular verbs in all stems: Click here.
    • Make screenshots of troublesome forms and email them to me for in-class discussion.
  8. Voluntary: Take BOL mini exam here.

 

 

Lesson #11: Pronomial Suffixes attached to Verbs

Lecture Overview

  • Go here to take the Quiz for Lesson #11
  • Timer now also active for verbal morphology (100s/form)
  • Morphology: Suffixation of the Verb (BHR p12-13; BHRG §17; PK sec39.3.4, 56.2.3)
  • Translation of Gen 20. Consult the following video:

 

 

Lecture Recordings

Below are videos that cover the taught material of this lesson:

  • Morphology: Pronominal Suffixes attached to Verbs

 

 

Assignments

  1. Read through relevant BHRG passages.
  2. Read and Translate Gen 20:6-10 (consult translation annotations for forms that you cannot analyze; do not use any other assistance for your translation).
  3. Learn Vocabulary of Lesson #11. You can optionally watch the pronunciation of vocabulary below:
  4. BibleOL exercise:
    • Vocabulary: Words of Lesson #11: Click here.
    • Morphology: regular verbs in all stems (including pronominal suffixes): Click here.
    • Make screenshots of troublesome forms and email them to me for in-class discussion.
  5. Voluntary:
    • Go through the verbal morphology sheet. The empty sheet can be downloaded here. The answer key can be downloaded here.
    • Syntax: Phrase function analysis: Click here.

 

 

Lesson #12: Function of the Infinitives

Lecture Overview

  • Masterquiz: Go here to take your Masterquiz (1st attempt).
  • TIMER settings.
  • Going through assignments and discussing verbal forms
  • Morphology: Function of Infinitive Construct and Infinitive Absolute(BHRG §20.1-2/PK sec56-60)
  • Textgrammar (see text-grammar-overview; BHRG §46-47)
  • Translation of Gen 20. Consult the following video:

 

 

Lecture Recordings

Below are videos that cover the taught material of this lesson: 

  • Morphology: The Function of the Infinitive Constructs

     
  • Morphology: The Function of the Invinitive Absolute

 

 

Assignments

  1. Go through all protocols and repeat what you have learned so far.
  2. Go through all your translations and correct them where necessary.
  3. Learn Inifitive Forms and Functions.
  4. Learn Suffixation of the Verb
  5. Read and Translate Gen 20:11-18 (consult translation annotations for forms that you cannot analyze; do not use any other assistance for your translation).
  6. Learn the Vocabulary of Lesson #12. You can optionally watch the pronunciation of the vocabulary below:
  7. BibleOL exercise:
    • Vocabulary: Words of Lesson #12: Click here.
    • Morphology: regular verbs in all stems: Click here.
    • Syntax: Phrase Function analysis: Click here.
    • Syntax: Clause Relation analysis: Click here.
    • Make screenshots of troublesome forms and email them to me for in-class discussion.
  8. Voluntary: 

 

 

Lesson #13: Syntax and Midterm (1st attempt)

Lecture Overview

  • Masterquiz: Go here to take your Masterquiz (2nd attempt).
  • Campus 7 proctoring (midterm, final)
  • Going through assignments and discussing verbal forms
  • Going through Syntax Terminology Document
  • Translation of Gen 20. Consult the following video:
  • Settling date for Midterm (1st attempt, will only cover what we have translated) during Zoom meeting.
    • The practice material for syntax allows to locate the verse and goes through ALL potential questions in successive verse order! Use your translation annotations as you translate and analyze phrases!
    • In both midterm and final, the locate option will be disabled, and the exercise description will provide you with information about forms that cannot yet be analyzed.

 

Assignments

  1. Study the Syntax Terminology Document.
  2. Prepare for the Midterm.
  3. Learn Inifitive Forms and Functions.
  4. Learn Suffixation of the Verb
  5. Revisit all of your Translations (consult translation annotations for forms that you cannot analyze; do not use any other assistance for your translation).
  6. Learn the Vocabulary of Lesson #13. You can optionally watch the pronunciation of the vocabulary below:
  7. BibleOL exercise:
    • Vocabulary: Words of Lesson #13: Click here.
    • Morphology: regular verbs in all stems: Click here.
    • Syntax: Phrase Function analysis of clauses in Gen 19 and Gen 20: Click here.
    • Syntax: Clause Relation analysis of sentences in Gen 19 and Gen 20: Click here.
  8. Voluntary: 

 

 

Lesson #14: Translation and Midterm (2nd attempt)

Lecture Overview

  • Go here to take your Midterm (2nd attempt).
  • Wayyiqtol in Piel (J tense marker)
  • Going through translations. Consult the following videos:

 

Assignments

  1. Study the Syntax Terminology Document.
  2. Prepare for the Midterm (2nd attempt available until Dec 5).
  3. Go through all protocols and rehearse everything learned. If you want, do some previous BOL exercises to exercise your knowledge.
  4. Learn Suffixation of the Verb
  5. Read and Translate Gen 20:11-18 (consult translation annotations for forms that you cannot analyze; do not use any other assistance for your translation).
  6. Learn the Vocabulary of Lesson #14. You can optionally watch the pronunciation of the vocabulary below:
  7. BibleOL exercise:
    • Vocabulary: Words of Lesson #14: Click here.
    • Morphology: regular verbs in all stems: Click here.
    • Syntax: Phrase Function analysis of clauses in Gen 19 and Gen 20: Click here.
    • Syntax: Clause Relation analysis of sentences in Gen 19 and Gen 20: Click here.
  8. Voluntary: 

 

 

Lesson 15: Preparation for Final

Lecture Overview

  • Go here to take your Midterm (2nd attempt).
  • Wayyiqtol in Piel (J tense marker)
  • Predicate with direct Object suffix in finite vebal forms
  • Going through translations. Consult the following videos:

 

Assignments

  1. Study the Syntax Terminology Document.
  2. Prepare for the Final (next week!).
  3. Go through all protocols and rehearse everything learned. If you want, do some previous BOL exercises to exercise your knowledge.
  4. Learn the Vocabulary of Lesson #15. You can optionally watch the pronunciation of the vocabulary below:
  5. BibleOL exercise:
    • Vocabulary: Words of Lesson #15: Click here.
  6. Voluntary: