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2 Timothy 2:15 (King James Version) Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. I am definitely the ultra curious type and want to know everything, so I decided it may help to study the Old Testament to know, or at least get a fair understanding of the language (Hebrew). I found a website (hebrew4christians.com), is anyone familiar with it. The reason I ask is because it gets very deep very fast drawing out all kinds of parallels not only of scripture and individual words, but even individual letters. It is very fascinating, however is it accurate? Mike R ps In a post a couple of days ago about evolution it may have sounded like I was siding with evolutionist, I wasn't. I have friends who believe "big bang, evolution, etc organized by God. ie, Intelligent Design". My side , creation. |
Bible Answer: Mike - I browsed the web site; it looks interesting and legitimate. The information about the Hebrew language is probably accurate -- at least it appears to me that the people who put it together know their stuff. Learning any language well, even one's own native tongue, is difficult and calls for much study. In addition to majoring in English, I studied Latin and French in school and learned German in Germany under a tutor when I was in the military stationed in Stuttgart. I've never attempted to learn a language on my own without a teacher. I should think it would be enormously difficult to learn ancient Hebrew or any other language on the web. Such an undertaking would require a large amount of commitment and self-discipline. But if you have a knack for language, are sufficiently motivated, and are willing to shift your brain into over-drive and study hard, then go for it! If you have access to a university in your area that offers courses in biblical Hebrew or Greek, you might ought to check it out. One little caveat, if I may. A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing so the old maxim goes, and one is not going to become an expert in Hebrew or anything else without many long hours of toil and sweat. Translators who become skilled enough to translate the ancient Hebrew Scriptures into English devote years to study. Now and again we have someone come on this Forum who is a self-appointed language expert based on nothing more than his ownership of a Hebrew or Greek dictionary! Please don't make that blunder. I wish you well, Mike. --Hank |
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