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Recent content by Michael C. Bell

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    Biblical Hebrew Technical Question - Dictionary Order

    Just as a follow-up to the last comment, let me say that even Gesenius commented that his notes had been 'severely criticized'! (If HE was criticized.. I'm doomed!). Also, I realize that the Masoretes probably never even thought that their work would be the foundation for the numerous academic...
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    Biblical Hebrew Technical Question - Dictionary Order

    I've noticed that published lexicons pretty much go their own direction when it comes to this particular problem. I thought it might be head-butting between different publishing houses, or out-dated protocols in the older publications. Strong's is even questionable! I know that modern hebrew...
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    New Member Introduction

    Thanks! I am active on a couple of sites, plus I have numerous textbooks and resources on the subject, but some of the technical questions I have are not addressed anywhere that I can find. Admittedly, most people would shake their heads and wonder why I would dwell on some of the technical...
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    New Member Introduction

    Thank You! That is my intent. I'm just beginning my study of the language and it's slow going. I have ZERO ability in acquiring foreign languages, so it's a struggle. It's the one thing that kept me from joining Special Forces in the Army. But this is something that I feel is of God, so with...
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    New Member Introduction

    Thanks! Nice to see that new members are welcomed and responded to! I'm looking forward to learning more about this site and it's members. Have a blessed day!
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    Biblical Hebrew Technical Question - Dictionary Order

    I've been searching for an authoritative answer to a problem that I've encountered... What is the accepted Dictionary Alphabetic order for the Nikkud (vowel pointings) in hebrew? I understand the Aleph, Bet, Gimmel order. That's pretty straight forward... but with hebrew words of the same...
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    New Member Introduction

    Shalom! My Name is Michael C. Bell. I am 56 years old and have a background in the Military. Currently live in Fort Worth, Texas with my wife and son. I'm trying, and I do emphasis, TRYING, to learn Biblical Hebrew, in order to be able to study the Hebrew Writing independently. I know I might...