Chapter 4: Dual in form but singular in translation

Question 1

Hebrew: שָׁמַיִם
Transliteration: shamayim

Answer 1

English: heaven, heavens

Question 2

Hebrew: מִצְרַיִם
Transliteration: mitzrayim

Answer 2

Egypt

Question 3

Hebrew: מַיִם
Transliteration: mayim

Answer 3

water

Question 4

Rule: There are three Hebrew words that are always dual in form but singular in translation.

Answer 4

Explanation: These words include heaven (שָׁמַיִם), Egypt (מִצְרַיִם), and water (מַיִם).