Learn to Read Biblical Hebrew the Easy Way

Are you ready to embark on a journey to unlock the treasures of the Hebrew Bible? In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the basics of Biblical Hebrew, making it easy for you to start reading and understanding the original text.

Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your Hebrew skills, this guide will provide you with the foundation you need to succeed. We will cover everything from the alphabet and pronunciation to grammar and vocabulary.

Learn to Read Biblical Hebrew the Easy Way: For Absolute Beginners

by Jeannie Davide-Rivera

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Step 1: The Hebrew Alphabet

The first step to learning Biblical Hebrew is to familiarize yourself with the Hebrew alphabet. It consists of 22 letters, each with a unique sound and shape.

• Start by learning the consonants first. There are 18 consonants in the Hebrew alphabet.
• Once you have mastered the consonants, move on to the vowels. There are five vowel sounds in Hebrew, which are represented by vowel points.
• Practice writing and pronouncing the letters and vowels until you feel comfortable with them.

Here is a table of the Hebrew alphabet:

Letter	Name	Sound	Alt Attribute
	Aleph	a	Hebrew letter aleph
	Beth	b	Hebrew letter beth
	Gimel	g	Hebrew letter gimel
	Daleth	d	Hebrew letter daleth
	He	h	Hebrew letter he
	Vav	v	Hebrew letter vav
	Zayin	z	Hebrew letter zayin
	Heth	ḥ	Hebrew letter heth
	Teth	ṭ	Hebrew letter teth
	Yod	y	Hebrew letter yod
	Kaph	k	Hebrew letter kaph
	Lamed	l	Hebrew letter lamed
	Mem	m	Hebrew letter mem
	Nun	n	Hebrew letter nun
	Samekh	s	Hebrew letter samekh
	Ayin	ʿ	Hebrew letter ayin
	Pe	p	Hebrew letter pe
	Tsade	ṣ	Hebrew letter tsade
	Qoph	q	Hebrew letter qoph
	Resh	r	Hebrew letter resh
	Shin	š	Hebrew letter shin
	Tav	t	Hebrew letter tav

Step 2: Biblical Hebrew Grammar

Once you have a good grasp of the Hebrew alphabet, you can start learning the basics of Biblical Hebrew grammar. This includes understanding how words are formed, how sentences are constructed, and how to identify different parts of speech.

• Start by learning the different parts of speech, such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
• Learn how to conjugate verbs, which is the