39: The Verb: The Hithpael Flashcards
1
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What is the Hithpael?
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- The hithpael is the seventh of the seven major verb patterns. The hithpael makes up 1.2% of all verbs in the Hebrew Bible.
2
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What is a common use of the hithpael?
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- to express the reflexive—that is, action done to oneself.
- “he -ed himself”
3
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What are some verbs that occur mainly on the hithpael without corresponding to the qal or the piel?
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4
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How can you recognize the hithpael?
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- The hithpael is easily recognized by
- its long prefixes and
- its similarity to the piel—the doubling of the middle root letter and similar vowel patterns.
5
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Mention the forms of the hithpael
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6
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What does the verb הִשְׁתַּחֲוָה means?
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“to prostrate oneself ” or “to worship.”
7
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How some dictionaries treat the verb הִשְׁתַּחֲוָה?
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8
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What are some of the frequent forms of הִשְׁתַּחֲוָה?
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9
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אַיִל
A
ram
10
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אֲרִי
A
lion
11
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גָּמָל
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camel
12
Q
כֶּבֶשׂ
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lamb
13
Q
כָּנָף
A
wing, extremity
14
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אָרַר
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Qal: he cursed
15
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חָנַן
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Qal: he was gracious
