Course Information
Registration period
Year-round Recruitment
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
3 Hour(s) 13 Minute(s)
Language
English
Taught by
Jeff Benner
Rating
Course Overview
Learn the methods to uncover the deeper meanings of Hebrew words behind the English translations.
Shalom, my name is Jeff Benner. I am the founder of the Ancient Hebrew Research Center and have written over a dozen books on Biblical Hebrew including the Mechanical Translation of Genesis and Exodus and the Ancient Hebrew Lexicon of the Bible. Through years of study, research and teaching others, I have developed a method of studying Hebrew words that will benefit you in seeking a deeper understanding of the Bible.
The Hebrew Bible (called the Tanakh by Jews and the Old Testament by Christians) was written by Hebrews whose language and culture was very different from our own. A language is closely tied to the culture of those who speak the language. In the case of the Hebrews, who were a nomadic and agrarian people, their language was closely connected to that culture and lifestyle. When we read the Bible, our 20th Century culture and lifestyle will often influence how we interpret it, therefore it is essential that we read and study the Bible from their culture and perspective so that we can better understand the Bible.
When most people do a word study they will open up Strong's dictionary, look up the word they are studying, read that definition and then move on. But there is much more to a thorough study of a Hebrew word, which will open up a whole new world to the reader. This course will teach you how to dig deeper into the meanings of the words of the Bible to uncover the more in-depth understanding of the words in the Bible. Even if you do not know any Hebrew, the resources and tools available to you will provide you with a wealth of information.
Course Content
- 9 section(s)
- 51 lecture(s)
- Section 1 Introduction to the Hebrew Language
- Section 2 Using a Bible Dictionary and Concordance
- Section 3 Hebrew Lexicons
- Section 4 Interlinear Bibles
- Section 5 Bible Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
- Section 6 Using the Bible to Define Words
- Section 7 Review and Demonstration
- Section 8 Hebrew Word Studies
- Section 9 Final Exam
What You’ll Learn
- Define Hebrew words based on their original cultural context
- Have a basic understanding of the philosophy and thought process of the Hebrew people allowing for proper Biblical interpretation.
- Use a Bible concordance and dictionary to define Hebrew words and roots.
- Use E-Sword to do an in-depth study of Hebrew words.
- Know how to use various Hebrew lexicons to do a study of Hebrew words and roots.
- Know how to navigate through a Hebrew-English interlinear Bible.
- Find the definition of a word based on the context of how it is used in the Bible.
- Have a digital library of free resources that will assist you in digging into the Hebrew language of the Bible.
Skills covered in this course
Reviews
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MMarian Imrie
I learnt somethings about Hebrew that I didn't know before. very well explained
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ssanil pal
Fantastic and Deep!
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DDesaree Shields
I love how each lesson is very short, allowing me to soak in a small bit of information at a time. Therefore, if I want to go back and re-listen to a lesson, it doesn’t take a lot of time to review it. And already, the content is giving me information that I did not know, such as the concrete and abstract difference between Hebrew and English.
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IIsabelita Ogang
The course is very organised and the instructions are very clear. I learned a lot in how to use Strong Concordance, Ancient Hebrew Lexicon, Hebrew Dictionary etc. This course has helped me so much in understanding the Bible deeper by understanding Hebrew words. Amazing course.
