Hebrew Exegesis I
Course code: HBRW 600

Hebrew Exegesis I introduces Hebrew syntax and leads students in exegetical analysis of specified passages from the Hebrew Bible.

Intended Outcomes

• Knowledge of
  • The key elements of Hebrew syntax as they relate to exegesis.
  • A twelve-step exegetical method for understanding and applying OT Hebrew texts.
  • A basic familiarity with BHS and BHQ, the standard critical Hebrew Bibles.
  • An understanding of the biblical, systematic, and practical theological implications of Jonah, Genesis 1, Deut. 6, 8, Psalms 1-2, and Proverbs 3.
  • Glosses for all Hebrew words that occur over 100x in the Hebrew Bible.
• Appreciation for
  • Added value that a knowledge of Hebrew adds to OT exegesis.
  • Both the positive and negative roles that Hebrew grammar plays in translation and exegesis of OT texts.
  • Exegetical method above exegetical conclusions.
  • The value of literary analytical tools for developing a biblical theological understanding of Hebrew narrative.
  • The confirmatory value of discourse analysis tools in identifying text types, text boundaries, and theological emphases.
• Ability to
  • Parse Hebrew verbs and distinguish verb senses based on their stem.
  • Apply the twelve step exegetical method in the production of an exegetical paper or an expository sermon.
  • Articulate how use of Hebrew contributes to the exegetical process.
  • Use the critical apparati of BHS and BHQ.
  • Make better use of Hebrew grammar for translation, translation evaluation, word study, and exegetical analysis.

Assignment Overview

• Students will use a standard critical Hebrew text to translate and analyze Hebrew text from the Old Testament.
• Students will write two exegetical papers, approximately 10-12 pages each.