Chapter 1: Summary – High-Frequency Theological Vocabulary of the Hebrew Bible

BBL 104 • CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW

Chapter 1: High-Frequency Theological Vocabulary of the Hebrew Bible

Mastering the most frequent nouns and theological terms in the Old Testament.

Core Lessons in Chapter 1

  • Lesson 1: Names and Titles of God: Elohim, YHWH (Adonai), El Shaddai, YHWH Tsevaot
  • Lesson 2: Covenant and Law Vocabulary: Berit, Torah, Hesed, Mishpat, Tsedeq/Tsedaqah
  • Lesson 3: Creation and Humanity Vocabulary: Shamayim, Erets, Adam, Nefesh, Ruach, Lev
  • Lesson 4: Worship and Sanctuary Vocabulary: Qodesh, Kohen, Mizbeach, Korban, Shalom
  • Lesson 5: Kinship and Kingdom Vocabulary: Av, Em, Ben, Bat, Melekh, Eved, Am, Goy

Chapter 1 Mastery Checklist

  1. Read this Chapter Summary and complete the Chapter 1 Test (10 Questions, 80% Passing Score).
  2. Study each of the five core lessons in Chapter 1 and complete each lesson’s Check-in Quiz.
  3. Practice the corresponding script, vocabulary, or manuscript exercises using BDA’s Interactive Biblical Languages Tools.