Hebrew Lesson 1 Quiz

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    What is the name of the New Testament in Hebrew?

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    • Talmud
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  • 2. 

    What sound does the patach make?

    • AH as in Father

    • EH as in elephant

    • UH as in umbrella

    Correct Answer
    A. AH as in Father
    Explanation
    The patach makes the sound "AH" as in Father. This sound is a long, open vowel sound that is commonly found in words like "father," "car," and "park." It is pronounced with the mouth open and the tongue relaxed in the lower part of the mouth.

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  • 3. 

    The Tanakh is divided into what parts?

    • Law, Prophets, Writings

    • Prophets, History, Law

    Correct Answer
    A. Law, Prophets, Writings
    Explanation
    The Tanakh is divided into three main parts: Law, Prophets, and Writings. This division reflects the different types of literature found in the Tanakh. The Law, also known as the Torah, consists of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible and contains religious laws and teachings. The Prophets include historical accounts, prophetic writings, and poetry. The Writings encompass a wide range of genres, including wisdom literature, psalms, and historical narratives. This division helps organize and categorize the various books and writings within the Tanakh.

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  • 4. 

    What sound does the Hebrew letter Shin Make?

    • CH

    • AH

    • SH

    Correct Answer
    A. SH
    Explanation
    The Hebrew letter Shin makes the "SH" sound. This is because in the Hebrew language, Shin represents the "SH" sound, similar to how the letter "S" represents the same sound in English.

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    The "EEM" ending in a Hebrew word indicates the word is plural (Takes the place of the English "S" at the end of a word).

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    In Hebrew, the "EEM" ending is used to indicate that a word is plural, similar to how the English "S" is used at the end of a word. Therefore, the statement that the "EEM" ending in a Hebrew word indicates the word is plural is true.

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    Where does the Patach appear?

    • Above the Hebrew letter.

    • Beside the Hebrew letter.

    • Underneath the Hebrew letter.

    Correct Answer
    A. Underneath the Hebrew letter.
    Explanation
    The Patach appears underneath the Hebrew letter. In Hebrew, the Patach is a vowel point that represents the "a" sound. It is written as a small horizontal line beneath the letter it accompanies. This vowel point is used to indicate the short "a" sound in Hebrew words.

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  • 7. 

    The Hebrew name for the Messiah (Jesus in Greek) is what?

    • Yeshu

    • Yashew

    • Yeshua

    Correct Answer
    A. Yeshua
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Yeshua. In Hebrew, the name for the Messiah is Yeshua, which is translated as Jesus in Greek. This name is significant in Christian theology as it is believed to represent the savior and redeemer of humanity.

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  • 8. 

    In Hebrew, the adjective follows the noun.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    In Hebrew, the adjective follows the noun. This means that when describing something, the adjective comes after the noun it modifies. This is different from English and many other languages where the adjective typically comes before the noun.

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  • 9. 

    What is the Old Testament called in Hebrew?

    • Talmud

    • Tora

    • Tanakh

    Correct Answer
    A. Tanakh
    Explanation
    The Old Testament is called Tanakh in Hebrew. The Tanakh is the sacred scripture of Judaism and consists of three main sections: the Torah (the first five books of Moses), the Nevi'im (the Prophets), and the Ketuvim (the Writings). It is considered the foundational text of Judaism and provides guidance and teachings for Jewish religious practices and beliefs.

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    The patach is a dot that appears under the hebrew letter.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The patch is a horizontal line.

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