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BeginningBiblical HebrewDr. Mark D. FutatoReformed Theological Seminary02OT5125Spring 2022
Instructor: Dr. Mark D. FutatoEmail: mfutato@rts.eduDates: February 2 to May 10Office Hours: By Appointment via You Can Book MePURPOSE GOAL To encourage you in living an abundant life to the glorify of God!To facilitate your success in acquiring A thorough knowledge of Hebrew grammar and Essential skills in the use of Hebrew, So that you can study and teach the Hebrew Bible with greater depth andaccuracy and enjoy a richer life.Objective To master lessons 24-40 in Beginning Biblical Hebrew. To begin to use original language resources: Biblica Hebraica Stuttgartensia, AConcise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament, and Biblical HebrewReference Grammar. To read the Hebrew text of Genesis 1:1-19 and Psalm 121.REQUIRED RESOURCESHebrew Grammar: BBH Futato, Mark D. Beginning Biblical Hebrew. Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, 2003.Hebrew Reference Grammar: BHRG van der Merwe, Christo H. J., and Jacobus A. Naudé. A Biblical Hebrew ReferenceGrammar: Second Edition. London; New York: T&T Clark, 2017.Hebrew Bible: BHS Elliger, Karl, and Wilhelm Rudolph, eds. Biblica Hebraica Stuttgartensia. GermanBible Society, 2006. (Standard edition) Elliger, Karl, and Wilhelm Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. GermanBible Society, 1997. (Compact edition) Elliger, Karl, and Wilhelm Rudolph, eds. Biblica Hebraica Stuttgartensia. GermanBible Society, 2006. (Paperback edition)Hebrew Lexicon: CHALOT Holladay, William L. A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament.Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1988.Hebrew Vocabulary Van Pelt, Miles V. Old Testament Hebrew Vocabulary Cards. 2nd. Grand Rapids,MI: Zondervan, 2019. Make sure you get the 2nd edition. ISBN: 978-0-310-53418-1. Note #1: The vocabulary in Beginning Biblical Hebrew is keyed to the Dillardvocabulary cards, which are out of print. On Canvas Course Resources you will2 Dr. Mark D. FutatoReformed Theological SeminaryHebrew 2Orlando
find a key that will enable you to go from the vocabulary in Beginning BiblicalHebrew to the Van Pelt cards. Note #2: For each lesson you will have four additional vocabulary words takenfrom the Van Pelt cards. The Schedule below will indicate which words you areresponsible for on each quiz.Hebrew Accents Futato, Mark D. A Basic Introduction to the Hebrew Accents. Grand Rapids, MI:Zondervan, 2020.REQUIREMENTSQUIZZES There are 17 quizzes.The quizzes cover the lessons in Beginning Biblical Hebrew and are worth 10 pointseach and total 170 points and 39% of the course grade.TRANSLITERATION There are 5 transliteration assignments. The transliteration assignments are worth 2 points each and total 10 points and 2%of the course grade.TESTS There are 5 tests, including the final exam. Tests 1-4 are cumulative. The majority of each exam will be on the new chapters. Tests 1 is worth 40 points 9% of the course grade. Tests 2 and 3 are worth 50 points each and total 100 points 23% of the coursegrade. Test 4 is worth 30 points 7% of the course grade. Test 5 is the final exam, which will cover the readings in Genesis, Psalm 121, BHRG§§1-9, and is worth 90 points 21% of the course grade. For each test you are required to know the books of the Bible according to their orderin the Hebrew canon.GRADING I use the Seminary's published grading scale. There is an automatic penalty of one letter grade per day for a late work (withoutexcuse). Note: A "C" or better is needed in Hebrew 2 in order to move on to Hebrew Exegesis.3 Dr. Mark D. FutatoReformed Theological SeminaryHebrew 2Orlando
Class ScheduleFebruary 3Lesson 24Psalm 121BHSCHALOTFebruary 8Quiz 01 24 VP##423-426Lesson 25Psalm 121:1aFebruary 10Quiz 02 25VP 427-233Lesson 26Psalm 121:1bFebruary 15Quiz 03 26VP 434-437Lesson 27Psalm 121:2aFebruary 17Quiz 04 27 VP 438439, 442, 443Lesson 28Psalm 121:2bFebruary 22Test 01 24-27February 24Quiz 05 28 VP 445446, 448, 450Lesson 29Psalm 121:3aMarch 1Quiz 06 29 VP 4514554Lesson 30Psalm 121:3b4 Dr. Mark D. FutatoMarch 3Quiz 07 30 VP 455,457, 459, 461Lesson 31Psalm 121:4aMarch 8Quiz 08 31 VP 462465Lesson 32Psalm 121:4bMarch 10Quiz 09 32 VP 466469Lesson 33Psalm 121:5aMarch 15Spring BreakMarch 17Spring BreakMarch 22Test 02 28-32March 24Quiz 10 33 VP 470,472, 473, 474Lesson 34Psalm 121:5bMarch 29Quiz 11 34 VP 475478Lesson 35Psalm 121:6aMarch 31Quiz 12 35 VP 480483Lesson 36Psalm 121:6bApril 5Quiz 13 36 VP 484,485, 486, 489Lesson 37Psalm 121:7aReformed Theological SeminaryApril 7Quiz 14 37 VP 490493Lesson 38Psalm 121:7bApril 12Test 03 33-37April 14Quiz 15 38 VP 494497Lesson 39Psalm 121:8aApril 19Quiz 16 39 VP 498,499, 501, 504Lesson 40Psalm 121:8bApril 21Quiz 17 40 VP 505506BHRG §9Genesis 1:1-2Transliteration 01April 26Test 04 38-40April 28BHRG §§1-3Genesis 1:3-5Transliteration 02May 3BHRG §§4-6Genesis 1:6-8May 5BHRG §§7-8Genesis 1:9-10Transliteration 04May 10Genesis 1:11-13Transliteration 05Hebrew 2Orlando
THE HEBREW CANON ּתֹורה ָLawGenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomy יאים ִ נְ ִב icahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachi תּובים ִ ְכ WritingsPsalmsJobProverbsRuthSong of iahChronicles5 Dr. Mark D. FutatoReformed Theological SeminaryHebrew 2Orlando
THE ENGLISH miahEstherPoetryJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of Songs6 Dr. Mark D. FutatoReformed Theological HabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiHebrew 2Orlando
HEBREW SCRIPTURE SONGS#1Hezekiah 1:1 יכם ֶ ֵה ִבינּו ָשלֹום ֲע ֵל We have brought peace to you.#2Deuteronomy 6:4 ֹלהינּו יהוה ֶא ָחד ֵ ְש ַמע יִ ְש ָר ֵאל יהוה ֱא Here, O Israel, the LORD is our God, the LORD alone.#3Psalm 121:4 שֹומר יִ ְש ָר ֵאל׃ ֵ ישן ָ ִ ִהנֵ ה לֹא־יָ נּום וְ לֹא י Look, he does not sleepAnd he does not slumber—The guardian of Israel.#4Psalm 133:1 ּומה־נָ ִעים ֶש ֶבת ַא ִחים גַ ם־יָ ַחד ַ ִהנֵ ה ַמה־ּטֹוב Look, how good and how pleasant—The dwelling of brothers together.#5Isaiah 35:10 //51:11 אשם ָששֹון וְ ִש ְמ ָחה יַ ִשיגּו ָ ֹ עֹולם ַעל־ר ָ ּובאּו ִצּיֹון ְב ִרנָ ה וְ ִש ְמ ַחת ָThey will come to Zion with a shout,and eternal gladness will be on their heads;happiness and gladness will overtake them.#6Isaiah 61:10 אֹלהי ַ שֹוש ָא ִשיש ַביהוה ָּתגֵ ל נַ ְפ ִשי ֵב I will be exceedingly happy in the LORD;Let my soul rejoice in my God.7 Dr. Mark D. FutatoReformed Theological SeminaryHebrew 2Orlando
#7Psalm 118:24 ה־הּיֹום ָע ָשה יהוה נָ גִ ָילה וְ נִ ְש ְמ ָחה בֹו ַ ֶ ז This is the day the LORD has made.Let us be rejoice and be glad in it.#8Psalm 95:1-2 ְלכּו נְ ַרנְ נָ ה ַליהוה יעה ְלצּור יִ ְש ֵענּו ָ נָ ִר תֹודה ָ נְ ַק ְד ָמה ָפנָ יו ְב ִבזְ ִמרֹות נָ ִר ַיע לֹו׃ Come let us shout! Come let us shout! Come, come, let us shout to the LORD!Let us shout—let us shout to the Rock of our salvation!Let us approach him with thanksgiving!Let us shout, let us shot to the Rock of our salvation!With psalms let us shout to him!8 Dr. Mark D. FutatoReformed Theological SeminaryHebrew 2Orlando
Course Objectives Related to MDiv* Student Learning OutcomesCourse:Professor:Campus:Date:02OT5125 Hebrew 2FutatoOrlandoSpring 2022MDiv* Student Learning OutcomesIn order to measure the success of the MDiv curriculum, RTS has definedthe following as the intended outcomes of the student learning process.Each course contributes to these overall outcomes. This rubric shows thecontribution of this course to the MDiv outcomes.Rubric Mini-JustificationStrongModerateMinimalNone*As the MDiv is the core degree at RTS, the MDiv rubric will be used in this syllabus.Broadly understands and articulates knowledge, bothoral and written, of essential biblical, theological,historical, and cultural/global information, includingdetails, concepts, and frameworks.Significant knowledge of the original meaning ofScripture. Also, the concepts for and skill to researchfurther into the original meaning of Scripture and toapply Scripture to a variety of modern circumstances.(Includes appropriate use of original languages andhermeneutics; and integrates theological, historical,and cultural/global perspectives.)Significant knowledge of Reformed theology andpractice, with emphasis on the WestminsterStandards.MinimalUses key texts from the OldTestament in the practiceexercises.StrongTeaches the skills to researchfurther into the originalmeaning of Scripture,including Hebrew grammarand computer technology.SanctificationDemonstrates a love for the Triune God that aids thestudent’s sanctification.ModerateUses key texts from the OldTestament in the practiceexercises.Desire forWorldviewBurning desire to conform all of life to the Word ofGod.MinimalUses key texts from the OldTestament in the practiceexercises.WinsomelyReformedEmbraces a winsomely Reformed ethos. (Includes anappropriate ecumenical spirit with other Christians,especially Evangelicals; a concern to present theGospel in a God-honoring manner to non-Christians;and a truth-in-love attitude in disagreements.)Ability to preach and teach the meaning of Scriptureto both heart and mind with clarity and enthusiasm.MinimalDiscussion forums aremoderated to ensure thatstudents communicatewinsomely.WorshipKnowledgeable of historic and modern Christianworship forms; and ability to construct and skill tolead a worship service.NoneShepherdAbility to shepherd the local congregation: aiding inspiritual maturity; promoting use of gifts and callings;and encouraging a concern for non-Christians, bothin America and worldwide.Ability to interact within a denominational context,within the broader worldwide church, and withsignificant public issues.NoneArticulation(oral ld9 Dr. Mark D. FutatoReformed Theological SeminaryNoneNoneNoneHebrew 2Orlando
So that you can study and teach the Hebrew Bible with greater depth and accuracy and enjoy a richer life. Objective To master lessons 24-40 in Beginning Biblical Hebrew. To begin to use original language resources: Biblica Hebraica Stuttgartensia, A Concise Hebrew and
