After the Fact: How do Hebrew Emphatic Statements Help Us Understand Genesis with Dr. Adam Howell

Kyle Worley is joined by Dr. Adam Howell to discuss Hebrew emphatic statements and how they can help us understand Genesis.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• How do Hebrew emphatic statements in the story of Abraham help us understand the concept of offspring in that story?

Helpful Definitions:

• Meod (Hebrew): Very or exceedingly
• The Infinitive Absolute: A unique hebrew construction that takes an emphatic verbal form and places right beside a standard verbal form of the same meaning.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Adam Howell is an assistant professor of Old Testament interpretation at Boyce College at Southern Seminary and regular contributor to Daily Dose of Hebrew. 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Genesis 12:2, Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 17:6, Genesis 17:2, Genesis 22:17
• Daily Dose of Hebrew

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