Synopses & Reviews
"Stands alone as the definitive reference work on Hebrew grammar." and#151; Ancient Hebrew Studies Center
For almost a century, Gesenius' Hebrew Grammar has proven to be one of the most comprehensive works on Hebrew, covering all aspects of the language, including historical background, pronunciation, etymology, syntax, and sentence structure. Generally recognized as the most useful and authoritative reference grammar for Biblical Hebrew, the text includes indices of Hebrew words, subjects, and Biblical passages as well as an extremely valuable appendix listing paradigms.
An indispensable resource for students and translators, Gesenius' book remains the most usable reference grammar for classical Hebrew.
Synopsis
One of the most comprehensive books on the Hebrew language, it covers all aspects, including word roots and derivatives, prefixes and suffixes, syntax and pronunciation. Filled with features, like historical background on the Hebrew language and grammar, this is an indispensable resource for the study of ancient languages and Biblical texts.
Table of Contents
Additions and Corrections
List of Abbreviations
Table of Early Semitic Alphabets
Siloam Inscription
Introduction
and#160; 1. The Semitic Languages in General
and#160; 2. Sketch of the History of the Hebrew Language
and#160; 3. Grammatical Treatment of the Hebrew Language
and#160; 4. Division and Arrangement of the Grammar
1st Part: Elementary Principles, or the Sounds and Characters
and#160; 1. The Individual Sounds and Characters
and#160; 2. Peculiarities and Changes of Letters: the Syllable and the Tone
2nd Part: Etymology, or the Parts of Speech
and#160; 1. The Pronoun
and#160; 2. The Verb
and#160;and#160;and#160; The Strong Verb
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; The Pure Stem, or Qal
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Verba Derivativa, or Derived Conjugations
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Strong Verb with Pronominal Suffixes
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Verbs with Gutturals
and#160;and#160;and#160; The Weak Verb
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; The Weakest Verbs (Verba Quiescentia)
and#160; 3. The Noun
and#160; 4. The Particles
3rd Part: Syntax
and#160; 1. The Parts of Speech
and#160;and#160;and#160; Syntax of the Verb
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Use of the Tenses and Moods
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; The Infinitive and Participle
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; The Government of the Verb
and#160;and#160;and#160; Syntax of the Noun
and#160;and#160;and#160; Syntax of the Pronoun
and#160; 2. The Sentence
and#160;and#160;and#160; The Sentence in General
and#160;and#160;and#160; Special Kinds of Sentences
Paradigms
Index of Subjects
Index of Hebrew Words
Index of Passages