Chapter 2: Summary – Hebrew Nouns: Gender, Number, and the Construct Chain

BBL 104 • CHAPTER 2 OVERVIEW

Chapter 2: Hebrew Nouns: Gender, Number, and the Construct Chain

Identifying masculine and feminine singular, plural, and dual endings and translating construct chains.

Core Lessons in Chapter 2

  • Lesson 1: Masculine and Feminine Singular Nouns in Biblical Hebrew
  • Lesson 2: Masculine Plural (-im), Feminine Plural (-ot), and Irregular Plural Nouns
  • Lesson 3: The Dual Ending (-ayim) for Paired Objects, Body Parts, and Time
  • Lesson 4: Absolute State vs. Construct State (Smikhut): Expressing ‘Of’ Relationships
  • Lesson 5: Vowel Changes and Definiteness Rules in Hebrew Construct Chains

Chapter 2 Mastery Checklist

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