A Manual Hebrew and English Lexicon, Including the Biblical Chaldee: Designed Particularly for Beginners (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Josiah Willard Gibbs

 
9781333243395: A Manual Hebrew and English Lexicon, Including the Biblical Chaldee: Designed Particularly for Beginners (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive examination of the Hebrew and English Lexicon, widely considered to be the most comprehensive lexical resource of the Hebrew language. The author expands upon the Lexicon by examining the roots of words in the lexicon and including additional entries. The author situates the Hebrew and English Lexicon within the history of Hebrew lexicography, tracing it back to earlier works such as Buxtorf's lexicon. However, the author demonstrates how their work surpasses earlier lexicons in comprehensiveness and rigor. The author delves into the rich linguistic tapestry of the Hebrew language, and reveals the thematic depth embedded within its words. The author shows how the study of Hebrew can illuminate our understanding of the Bible. This book is an indispensable resource for scholars and students of the Hebrew language. It provides an unparalleled depth of information, contributing significantly to the study of Hebrew lexicography.

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