Have you ever heard that the number 7 represents fulfillment and completion? Well, even if you haven’t, it is the number of lessons that complete level 1 of our new Scripture Bytes Biblical Hebrew Audio Course and fulfills our initial commitment to get this party started.

Welcome to level 2 of the Scripture Bytes Biblical Hebrew Audio Course! If you have not gone through level one we are requesting—okay, requiring—that at a minimum you complete the bonus test at the end of lesson 7 of that course.

We are going to continue our study with Jonah 1:8. This time we will take a deeper approach to each individual word, and yours truly will have to take a more active role in the audio teaching. In level one we used much more written material than we will use in this level. We needed

In this lesson we will continue to analyze the text of Jonah 1:8, byte by byte, to see what we can uncover. Remember, we are focusing on the quality of understanding rather than the quantity of new material.

The next five words in Jonah 1:8 are all connected in this phrase. Remember, we are taking a word-by-word approach to this verse. You do not need to be in a rush. Take your time with this important verse.

Now it is time for a series of words that are in pairs. They are launched by a small but powerful two-letter word. Before you listen, take a moment to look at both words and identify everything you have already learned about what you see.

Okay, are you ready for the next question in Jonah 1:8? I have to admit that I really enjoyed slowing down and looking at every word and letter. I hope you are enjoying this approach to learning as much as I am!

I hope you have not gotten bored and lost your focus on Jonah 1:8. Enjoy the slowed-down approach while you can, because it won’t last much longer. Okay, let’s get back to work on really digesting each word in this verse.

If all is going as I expect, you are ready for the next question, which has four words that you will learn. Before you begin, be sure to review what you have already learned through your diligent study.

Now it is time for a series of words that are in pairs. They are launched by a small but powerful two-letter word. Before you listen to the audio, take a moment to look at both words and identify everything you have already learned about what you see.