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Hi,
I posted some questions yesterday, but it seems they vanished, or I can’t find them 🙂 Ok, here we go again:
1. What is the difference between the modern and the ancient Hebrew?
2. What are those dots and lines below/in/above the letters?
3. What does it mean, spiritually, that words have roots?
4. What does it mean to be in peace with the Creator?
5. How were the numerical values determined for each letter? Were numbers before the letters?
6. Vav and Dalet are comprised of the same two lines, but Dalet has a bit longer vertical line and it does not meet the end of the horizontal one. What is the difference in quality and meaning, spiritually, between these 2 letters?
7. Can you also show us cursive letters?
8. How is plural done in Hebrew?
Thank you in advance!
I might not be able to give complete answers to all your questions here, but in the course of learning they will be thoroughly answered. Here are some brief answers for now:
1) Ancient Hebrew is the historical, biblical language that evolved over centuries and faded as a vernacular, while Modern Hebrew is its revived, simplified, and expanded form, tailored to the needs of a contemporary society. Despite these differences, they share the same core alphabet, many grammatical roots, and a continuous cultural thread, making Modern Hebrew a unique resurrection of an ancient tongue.
2) You are probably referring to what are called “nikkud” that indicate the vowels sounds that are pronounced in the word. You will learn much more about this later.
3) Words that share the same roots have a common essence and connection. You will learn more about this during the course also.
4) I don’t have an answer for you to this question. I will have to ask Dr. Benzi and get back to you on this question.
5) The essential and original meaning of the letters also included their numerical values. This is why gematria can reveal hidden meanings related to spirituality.
6) Dr. Benzi does a deep dive into all the details of the individual letters and their spiritual meaning in this course. You will have to wait and hear his lessons on the letters “vav” and “dalet”. They are some of the first letters he discusses in the course, so it won’t be too long a wait for you.
7) The cursive forms of the letters will be presented to you. During the instruction of this course, however, the print forms will be used. But you will have all that you need to practice on your own.
8) You will learn how to create plural forms during the course. It’s much more complicated than English because both gender and number must be taken into account.
I hope that these short answers are helpful. Please let me know if you have more questions as you go along. Be patient though, all your questions will be answered in the course. Good luck.
I am so excited to be in this course. Thank you for the privilege to learn this language and its significance. Question: I have seen, for instance in the four phases of creation the use of 0,1,2,3,4. In our homework the Gematria lists the corresponding values to the alphabet, but 0 is not used as a separate value, Alef being 1. What is the significance of that? Is this related to 0 being the Ein Sof and therefore not corresponding to anything here in the corporeal world? Also, where do we address the homework assignment, is there a place to upload or do we respond in a chat forum? Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
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The “tip of the yod” (a dot with no size dimensions) is equated with the beginning point of creation and might be said to equate with the zero. Dr. Benzi doesn’t talk much about this connection with the zero in the course, though. I suggest bringing this question up in the Wed. seminar. If the instructor doesn’t have an answer for you that is more complete, perhaps she can take the question to Dr. Benzi.
Regarding the homework: you should bring your homework to the Wed seminars. The instructions should go over it there and answer any questions that you have about it.
Enjoy your study! We are glad that you are here.
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