Chapter 6 - Definite Direct Object Marker

Question 1

The Definite Direct Object Marker (DDOM or Accusative Particle)

Answer 1

In Hebrew, definite direct objects are usually marked with אֶת־/אֵת.
This word is never translated.

Question 2

אֶת־

Answer 2

וַהֲקִמֹתִי אֶת בְּרִיתִי (And I will establish my covenant)

pronominal suffixes don’t need definite article

Question 2

Example: אֶת־

Answer 2

בָּרָא אֱלֹהִים אֵת הַשָּׁמַיִם (God created the heavens)

Question 3

אֶת־

Answer 3

אָהַב דָּוִד אֵת יְהוֹנָתָן (David loved Jonathan)

Proper nouns don’t need definite article