The Relative Clause

The Relative Clause Synopsis

The Relative Clause by Joseph Habib offers a comprehensive study of the forms and functions of the relative clause in Biblical Hebrew. Habib carefully analyzes the internal structure of the Hebrew relative clause, demonstrating how its features influence both translation and interpretation of the biblical text. With precise explanations, extensive examples, and insightful commentary, The Relative Clause provides an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and all who engage in the study of Biblical Hebrew.

Advancing Biblical Hebrew, edited by Miles V. Van Pelt, is an accessible book series intended for students wanting to press deeper in their Hebrew language acquisition. Each volume provides focused instruction in a specific linguistic category in order to better understand, translate, and interpret the Hebrew Bible.

Individual volumes contain an introduction to the topic, a brief history of the topic, detailed descriptions of the topic with numerous examples, and suggested resources for further study.