Classical and Biblical Hebrew: Master the Ancient Language

Question 1

What is a distinctive characteristic of the Hebrew alphabet?

Accepted Answer

Consonantal

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Voweled

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Written and read from left to right

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Uses diacritics to indicate consonants

Question 2

What is the correct order of the first four letters of the Hebrew alphabet?

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Aleph, Bet, Gimel, Dalet

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Tav, Shin, Resh, Qof

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He, Vav, Zayin, Het

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Mem, Nun, Samekh, Ayin

Question 3

Which of the following is not a vowel point used in Classical and Biblical Hebrew?

Accepted Answer

Shin Dot

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Sheva

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Qamatz

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Segol

Question 4

In Hebrew orthography, which of the following is considered a consonant, not a vowel?

Accepted Answer

Aleph

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Sheva

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Hiriq

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Cholam

Question 5

What is the correct transliteration of the Hebrew word שָׁלוֹם?

Accepted Answer

Shalom

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Shlom

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Sholom

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Shloym

Question 6

In Biblical Hebrew, when is the definite article ה placed before a noun?

Accepted Answer

Only if the noun is definite

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Always

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Only if the noun is indefinite

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Never

Question 7

In Classical Hebrew grammar, which rule determines when to use the definite article?

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Use the definite article before nouns that have been previously mentioned.

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Use the definite article before proper nouns.

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Use the definite article only before abstract nouns.

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Never use the definite article.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a Hebrew vowel point?

Accepted Answer

X

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Segol

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Pathach

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Shwa

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a vowel point in Classical and Biblical Hebrew orthography?

Accepted Answer

Dagesh

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Sheva

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Hiriq

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Segol

Question 10

What is the correct transliteration of the Hebrew word for "king"?

Accepted Answer

melekh

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melek

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malakh

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melakh

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic that does NOT apply to the Hebrew language?

Accepted Answer

It uses tonal variations to distinguish words.

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It uses an abjad script, consisting only of consonant letters.

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Its text is written from right to left.

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It uses a system of vowel points to indicate vowel sounds.

Question 12

In Classical Hebrew, which definite article is used for masculine singular nouns?

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הַ

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הִ

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הָ

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הוּ

Question 13

Translate the Hebrew verb "כתב" into English.

Accepted Answer

Write

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See

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Speak

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Eat

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a vowel point in Classical and Biblical Hebrew?

Accepted Answer

Dagesh

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Sheva

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Hiriq

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Shuruq

Question 15

Which of the following is **not** a Hebrew vowel point used to represent vowel sounds in the Hebrew alphabet?

Accepted Answer

Daghesh

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Pathach

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Qamatz

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Holam

Question 16

In textual criticism of Classical and Biblical Hebrew texts, what is the main goal of comparing different versions and manuscripts?

Accepted Answer

To create the most accurate and reliable text.

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To find the original, unchanged version of the text.

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To decide which version of the text is most visually appealing.

Question 17

In Classical Hebrew, how do we pronounce the letter 'bet'?

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As 'b', a voiced bilabial stop, like 'b' in English.

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As 'v', a voiced labiodental fricative, like 'v' in English.

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As 'p', a voiceless bilabial stop, like 'p' in English.

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As 'f', a voiceless labiodental fricative, like 'f' in English.

Question 18

In Classical and Biblical Hebrew studies, what is the primary focus of textual criticism?

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Comparing different versions of a text to determine its original form

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Understanding the historical context of the text

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Interpreting the text's meaning through grammar

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Correcting errors within the text

Question 19

What defines a phrase in Classical Hebrew grammar?

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A combination of words, including nouns, adjectives, and verbs, that express a complete thought or action.

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A fixed length of at least three words.

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A lack of distinct grammatical features compared to other sentence parts.

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Always starting with a preposition.

Question 20

Translate the following sentence into Biblical Hebrew: **The children will play in the garden tomorrow.**

Accepted Answer

הילדים ישחקו בגינה מחר

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הילדים משחקים בגן מחר

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הילדים יבואו לגינה מחר

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בגינה מחר הילדים משחקים

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of textual criticism in Classical and Biblical Hebrew studies?

Accepted Answer

To reconstruct and evaluate ancient Hebrew texts

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To focus solely on Biblical Hebrew texts

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To translate Hebrew texts into other languages

Question 22

In Classical and Biblical Hebrew, which particle means "on" or "upon"?

Accepted Answer

על

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אל

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את

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מ

Question 23

What is the main purpose of textual criticism in Classical and Biblical Hebrew studies?

Accepted Answer

To create the most accurate and reliable version of ancient Hebrew manuscripts.

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To examine the literary style and structure of Hebrew texts.

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To provide a historical overview of the Hebrew language's evolution.

Question 24

What morphological construction is used in the Hebrew phrase "בְּבֵיתוֹ (b'veitô)"?

Accepted Answer

Suffixation

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Prefixation

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Infixation

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Circumfixation

Question 25

Which of the following is the main function of the Hebrew letter "ה" (he)?

Accepted Answer

Definite article

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Question word

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Preposition

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Pronominal suffix

Question 26

What is the pronunciation of the Hebrew letter ב?

Accepted Answer

Like the English letter 'b'

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Like the English letter 'v'

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Like the English letter 'p'

Question 27

Compare the usage of the definite article in Classical and Biblical Hebrew. Provide specific examples to illustrate your explanation.

Accepted Answer

Both Classical and Biblical Hebrew use the definite article to specify definite nouns, but Biblical Hebrew employs it more frequently.

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Classical Hebrew employs the definite article to specify nouns, while Biblical Hebrew uses it to emphasize nouns.

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Biblical Hebrew uses the definite article to specify nouns, while Classical Hebrew uses it to emphasize nouns.

Question 28

How does textual criticism contribute to our understanding of the transmission and evolution of Classical and Biblical Hebrew texts?

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It allows us to trace their development and identify changes over time.

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It provides a definitive, error-free version of these texts.

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It focuses on correcting grammatical errors in these texts.

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It has no significant impact on our understanding of these texts.

Question 29

In Classical Hebrew, what is the meaning and usage of the word 'הֵן'?

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A particle used for emphasis or affirmation, often translated as 'behold' or 'lo'

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A conjunction meaning 'and' or 'but'

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A verb meaning 'to be'

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A preposition meaning 'from' or 'with'

Question 30

In Biblical Hebrew, how do the imperfect and perfect tenses differ in their usage? Explain the distinct roles they play in conveying temporal and aspectual information.

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The imperfect tense denotes ongoing actions, while the perfect tense signifies completed actions.

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The imperfect tense is used for past events, while the perfect tense is used for present events.

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The perfect tense indicates future actions, while the imperfect tense is used for past actions.

Question 31

How do the Dead Sea Scrolls contribute to our understanding of Biblical Hebrew's development?

Accepted Answer

They provide evidence of the spoken language during the Second Temple period.

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They are the main source for reconstructing the original Hebrew Bible text.

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They have little relevance to understanding Biblical Hebrew's evolution.

Question 32

תרגם את המשפט הבא לעברית: 'God created the heavens and the earth.'

Accepted Answer

ברא אלוהים את השמים ואת הארץ

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ברא אלוהים את הארץ ואת השמים

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ברא אלוהים בהשמים ובארץ

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ברא אלוהים בארץ ובשמים

Question 33

מהי משמעותה של המילה 'קָטֹן' בעברית המקראית?

Accepted Answer

קטן

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גדול

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רחוק

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קרוב

Question 34

איזו צורת פועל מתארת פעולה שטרם הושלמה בעברית הקלאסית?

Accepted Answer

בינוני

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עבר

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הווה

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עתיד

Question 35

מהו השורש העיצורי של הפועל 'לִקְרֹא'?

Accepted Answer

קרא

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קרוי

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קריאה

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קורא

Question 36

איזו מהאפשרויות הבאות היא התפקיד הדקדוקי של האות 'ה' בביטוי 'הַבַּיִת'?

Accepted Answer

ה"א הידיעה

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אות השימוש

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כינוי הקניין

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אות וידוע

Question 37

תרגם את המשפט לעברית קלאסית: The man went to the market.

Accepted Answer

האיש הלך אל השוק

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האיש הלך ל-השוק

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האיש הולך אל השוק

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האיש הלך השוקה

Question 38

בחר את סדר המילים הנכון במשפט הבא: את הספר לקחתי.

Accepted Answer

את הספר לקחתי

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לקחתי את הספר

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הספר לקחתי את

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הלקחתי את הספר

Question 39

תרגם את המילה 'אהבה' לעברית קלאסית.

Accepted Answer

אהבה

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חיבה

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חסד

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שלום

Question 40

בחר את צורת הבינוני של הפועל 'לכתוב'.

Accepted Answer

כותב

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כתב

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הכותב

Answer

הכתב

Question 41

תרגם את המילה 'שמים' לעברית קלאסית.

Accepted Answer

שמיים

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ארץ

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אדמה

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מים

Question 42

איזו מילה אינה שייכת לקטגוריית 'בעלי חיים'?

Accepted Answer

צמח

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אריה

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פרה

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דוב

Question 43

מהי הצורה הנכונה של הפועל 'לכתוב' בזמן עתיד גוף שני יחיד?

Accepted Answer

תכתב

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כתבתי

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כתוב

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יכתוב

Question 44

מהי מילת היחס בביטוי 'חוּץ מִימֵי הַשַּׁבָּת'?

Accepted Answer

מ

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אל

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ב

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את

Question 45

איזו מהאפשרויות הבאות אינה סימן פיסוק בעברית המקראית?

Accepted Answer

רפה

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אתנחתא

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טעם

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פסק

Question 46

מהי המשמעות של המילה 'אנכי' בפסוק הבא: 'אנכי ה' אלהיך'? (בראשית כ, ב)

Accepted Answer

אני

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אנחנו

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אתם

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הם

Question 47

בחר את הפועל המתאים להשלמת המשפט: 'הוא ____ את הספר בעיון רב'.

Accepted Answer

קרא

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כתב

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דבר

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ראה

Question 48

בחר את השם העצם המופיע בצורת סמיכות במשפט: 'הוא גר ברחוב הגפן'.

Accepted Answer

ספר הבית

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בית הספר

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בית הכנסת

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הספר

Question 49

בחר את הביטוי המתאים להשלמת המשפט: 'הוא שמח ____'.

Accepted Answer

מאוד

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למאוד

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דבר מאוד

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מוציא מאוד

Question 50

בחר את המילה שנכתבת עם סימן דגש חזק:

Accepted Answer

דָּבָר

Answer

דָּבַר

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דָבָר

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דָּבָרְ

Question 51

בחר את הפועל המתאים להשלמת המשפט: 'אני ____ את השפה העברית כבר שלוש שנים'.

Accepted Answer

לומד

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למדתי

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למוד

Answer

ללמוד

Question 52

מיהו המחבר של שיר השירים?

Accepted Answer

שלמה המלך

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ישעיהו הנביא

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ירמיהו הנביא

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דוד המלך

Question 53

איזה משפט הוא נכון לציון דרך הביטוי של מילים נרדפות בשירה המקראית?

Accepted Answer

באמצעות שימוש במילים בעלות שורש זהה

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באמצעות שינוי משקל המשור

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באמצעות חזרה על מילים זהות

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באמצעות חזרה על ניבים

Question 54

איזה מחרוזת מתארת נכונה את סדר הופעת ספרי תורת משה?

Accepted Answer

בראשית-שמות-ויקרא-במדבר-דברים

Answer

במדבר-ויקרא-בראשית-דברים-שמות

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שמות-במדבר-בראשית-ויקרא-דברים

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ויקרא-דברים-בראשית-שמות-במדבר

Question 55

איזה סוג פסוקים נקראים בדרך כלל פסוקי מקרא?

Accepted Answer

פסוקים קצרים העומדים בפני עצמם

Answer

פסוקים ארוכים העוסקים בנושא מסוים

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פסוקים המקשרים בין פרקים שונים

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פסוקים המתארים אירועים היסטוריים

Question 56

איזה נביא מכונה 'נביא הזעם'?

Accepted Answer

עמוס

Answer

ישעיהו

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הושע

Answer

ירמיהו

Question 57

What is the definite article for feminine nouns in Biblical Hebrew?

Accepted Answer

ה

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א

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ב

Answer

ל

Question 58

באיזה משפט יש שגיאה דקדוקית?

Accepted Answer

שני הנערים אוהב לקרוא ספרים.

Answer

הנער אוהב לקרוא ספרים.

Answer

הנערים אוהבים לקרוא ספרים.

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שני הנערים אוהבים לקרוא ספרים.

Question 59

כיצד תורגם לעברית המשפט "The boy ate the book"?

Accepted Answer

הנער אכל את הספר

Answer

הנער אוכל את הספר

Answer

אכל הנער את הספר

Answer

את הספר אכל הנער

Question 60

איזו צורת פועל היא המילה "וְיִבָּרוּ"?

Accepted Answer

בינוני פועל עתיד

Answer

בינוני פעול

Answer

עתיד קל

Answer

עבר קל

Question 61

Which of the following verb forms is most prevalent in Biblical Hebrew?

Accepted Answer

Qal

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Niphal

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Piel

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Hiphil

Question 62

Identify the Hebrew alphabet character that does not represent a vowel.

Accepted Answer

Sh

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A

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O

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E

Question 63

In the Hebrew Bible, what is the meaning of the term "Elohim"?

Accepted Answer

God

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Lord

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Father

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King

Question 64

Which characteristic distinguishes Classical Hebrew from Biblical Hebrew?

Accepted Answer

Employs a more formal style

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Exclusively used in religious texts

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Written in a right-to-left orientation

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Utilizes a distinct alphabet