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| − | Hebrew is a language spoken by [[Jews]]. Hebrew is a Semitic language, related to Arabic. Like Arabic is written from right to left. | + | '''Hebrew''' is a language spoken by [[Jews]]. Hebrew is a Semitic language, related to [[Arabic]]. Like Arabic is written from right to left. |
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| + | The original Hebrew largely died out as a spoken language. Modern Hebrew is spoken in [[Israel]] and is a restoration of Ancient Hebrew with many differences to the older form.<ref>http://www.adath-shalom.ca/rabin_he.htm</ref> | ||
The [[Old Testament]] is written almost entirely in [[Ancient Hebrew]], with some portions in [[Aramaic]]. | The [[Old Testament]] is written almost entirely in [[Ancient Hebrew]], with some portions in [[Aramaic]]. | ||
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Revision as of 19:24, August 8, 2007
Hebrew is a language spoken by Jews. Hebrew is a Semitic language, related to Arabic. Like Arabic is written from right to left.
The original Hebrew largely died out as a spoken language. Modern Hebrew is spoken in Israel and is a restoration of Ancient Hebrew with many differences to the older form.[1]
The Old Testament is written almost entirely in Ancient Hebrew, with some portions in Aramaic.