Biblical Hebrew Forum

[Harold Holmyard <hholmyard AT ont.com>]

Christopher V. Kimball wrote:
> "mishqalim", hebrew noun sound patterns, are supposedly helpful in 
> decoding nouns from their roots.  Any opinions as to whether studying 
> this approach is worthwhile would be appreciated.  Does anyone know of 
> an in-print, English language text on this subject?
>   

Yes, it's worthwhile. It makes it easier to recognize the verbal root 
behind derivative nouns. It helps in recognizing the formation pattern 
of nouns in general.  It is part of normal second year Hebrew study.

Yours,
Harold Holmyard