OT 012 Course at a Glance

Hebrew 2

Lecturing Faculty: Elizabeth Groves

Effective for the 2024-2025 Academic Year


Course Description

Hebrew 2 focuses on (a) weak verbs and (b) further features of Biblical Hebrew syntax. Weak verbs are so common in Hebrew that it would be very difficult to read the Hebrew Bible without learning their patterns and habits so that you can recognize them. By the end of Hebrew 2, you will be equipped to parse any Hebrew verb and to translate any narrative passage in the Old Testament.


Books to Purchase

The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.

A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament
by William L. Holladay
Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1972
ISBN: 9780802834133
Williams’ Hebrew Syntax (3rd Edition)
by Ronald J Williams
University of Toronto Press, 2007
ISBN: 9780802094292

Estimated Workload

Lectures Readings Assignments
2 5-10 8-10
Hours Per Week Pages Per Week Hours Per Week

Course Assignments

The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.

  • 24 Class Meetings [1.5 hours each]
  • 70 Homework Assignments [2-3 pages each]
  • 30 Speaking Assignments [1 minute each]
  • 35 Grammar Quizzes [5 minutes each]
  • 35 Vocab Quizzes [5 minutes each]
  • 4 Tests [20 minutes each]
  • 2 Midterm Exams [1 hour each]
  • Vocab Exam [1 hour]
  • Final Exam [3 hours]

Synchronous Meeting Times

This course offers synchronous class meetings through Zoom according to the schedule below:

You will register for either the morning or evening section.

  • The Following Meeting Times are for the Spring 2025 Term:
  • Morning Section: Every Monday and Wednesday, 9-10:30am ET
  • Evening Section: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 7-8:30pm ET