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I agree -- Mishkal is very useful for understanding nouns and their
inflections.  It's has helped me in my research on kamatz katan in biblical
words.

 

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[mailto:b-hebrew-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Harold Holmyard
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Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] mishqalim - noun sound patterns

 

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

 

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