Ch 7 Futato - Sentences with Verbs

Question 1

Since the subject can be specified by the form of the verb alone, why might we also see a personal pronoun used?

Answer 1

To emphasize the subject
(she herself / they themselves)

Question 2

True or False?

When a subject is specified by a noun in the 3rd person, we also include he, she or it as part of the sentence.

Answer 2

False!

NOT “A father he sent” but “a father sent”

Question 3

The verb and subject must be in agreement upon what things?

Answer 3

person, gender, and number

Question 4

What are the two types of direct objects?

Answer 4

definite and indefinite

Question 5

How is a definite direct object indicated in a Hebrew sentence?

Answer 5

preceded by:

(90% of time with the one having segol and maqqef)

Question 6

What is the typical word order in a Hebrew sentence?

Answer 6

(circumstance) verb, subject, (indirect object w/preposition), direct object

() indicate where other things are usually found beyond normal parts

Question 7

True or False?

Any element of a sentence may be negated using

Answer 7

True!

Question 8

Why would an OT author write the subject before the verb?

Answer 8

to put emphasis on the subject instead of the action of the verb

(i.e.,* the MAN was running* rather than the man was RUNNING)

Word order can also be changed to make a point of connection/contrast