Biblical Hebrew: Learning a Sacred Language

Learn how to read the Hebrew Bible in its original ancient language.

Overview

Course No. 2256

This 36-lecture course provides:

• Comprehensive instruction in Biblical Hebrew grammar
• Step-by-step guidance through the Hebrew alphabet
• Practical exercises from actual Bible passages
• Cultural insights into Abrahamic traditions

What You’ll Master:

✓ The Hebrew alphabet and pronunciation
✓ Verb conjugations and noun forms
✓ Key vocabulary from scripture
✓ Translation techniques for biblical texts

Video Lectures

Section 1: Foundations

01-03: Alphabet & Vowels (30-33 min)
From Aleph Bet to Tiberian vowel system

04-06: Basic Grammar (31-36 min)
Verb roots, definite articles, prepositions

Section 2: Building Blocks

07-10: Nouns & Pronouns (32-35 min)
Adjective agreement, irregular forms, suffixes

11-14: Verb Forms (31-38 min)
Perfect/imperfect, construct chains, binyanim

Section 3: Advanced Grammar

15-19: Verb Classifications (33-36 min)
Question words, participles, guttural letters

20-24: Special Verbs (34-36 min)
Lamed-hey roots, hollow verbs, infinitives

Section 4: Practical Application

25-29: Complex Forms (35-38 min)
Jussives, imperatives, all seven binyanim

30-36: Biblical Reading (34-40 min)
Joshua 1, Numbers 22, reference materials