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Rules for the Definite Article in Biblical Hebrew

This chapter provides an overview of the rules for using the definite article in Biblical Hebrew, including its differentiation from the interrogative particle. It also covers the use of the definite article with nouns, inseparable prepositions, consonants followed by Shewa, and direct objects. Additionally, it explores the relationship between construct nouns and the definite article.

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Rules for the Definite Article in Biblical Hebrew

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  1. CHAPTER 8 • Duane A. Garrett & Jason S. DeRouchie • A MODERN GRAMMAR FOR BIBLICAL HEBREW • (B&H, 2009)

  2. The Definite Article • CHAPTER 8

  3. Rules for the Definite Article

  4. Rules for the Definite Article

  5. Rules for the Definite Article

  6. Remember! Don’t confuse the definite article with the interrogative particle! הַמֶּ֫לֶךְ vs. הֲמֶ֫לֶךְ

  7. Nouns with the Definite Article

  8. Further Notes • The Definite Article with an Inseperable Preposition

  9. SQiNeM-LeVI: Shewa & Daghesh Forte • Consonants that, when followed by Shewa, often lose their Daghesh when it is expected: • “SQiNeM-LeVI” (סקנם לוי)– where ס stands for all sibilants: צזסשׁשׂ • Direct Object Marker • Definite direct object are often marked with אֶת־ • E.g., הַנָּבִיא יִתֵּן אֶת־הַסֵּ֫פֶר

  10. Construct Nouns & the Definite Article • Construct nouns never takes the definite article. • If the absolute noun has the article, the construct is considered definite.

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