Hebrew Vowels and Sheva (נקוד ושווא)

[@theodoreswanson1663]

I never dreamt that I could learn Hebrew. With your tutorials, I have learned the Aleph bet, verb markings, and I can sound out words. I know I have a long way to go, but you have encouraged me to keep going. Thank you!!

[@mikejr8604]

עֲלִיָה. 🎆

[@skeeterburke]

🤜💥🤛 I've recommended this channel quite a few times

[@pastoraraela6845]

Me too !

[@franklinnwankwo9442]

Aliyah

[@eduardoiiigo3932]

You are right.

[@randysteiner6382]

Wow ... I have been self learning Hebrew for three years and your explanations were brilliant! Thank you. I am going to follow you now. Plus, I am a retired professor and your skills to include visual images is powerful! Good good good!

[@chrisward6715]

Born a gifted teacher! Keep the videos coming. Toda Raba, Tim!

[@reynaalgharafa]

Great teaching technique. Easy to understand. Nice, calming voice. The best! Thank you.

[@SinaiyahYisrael]

Shalom, I've been trying to learn to read Biblical Hebrew for a number of years as part of my Bible studies. I just have a block when it comes to the vowels and I've gotten so frustrated. This is the BEST video on vowels I've seen. It is awesome!I WILL REVIEW OVER AND OVER AGAIN! I will share with many people! THANK YOU

[@timmcninch]

Thanks for the kind feedback! Hope you will check out my other Hebrew lessons!

[@StrongHands10]

It takes a lot of time to put all the visuals and animations together, but yours have been the clearest learning tool as I start at the very beginning! Thanks for all your work to help others love their Hebrew!

[@supertotoro]

Wow, I started learning the hebrew alphabet a week ago and I was getting more and more stressed over understanding it because it seemed so difficult just to learn reading basic sentences, but now watched your videos of the nikkud and the dagesh. Your explanations are insanely well done and structured and so much of my stress about learning this ancient script has been lifted. I will keep checking out all your Hebrew content. Thank you!

[@eduardoiiigo3932]

In the Philippines most people believes that it cannot be pronounced because it is just written in consonant letters only, without vowels. Some accused that vowels are added for malicious intent to change what are written in the Bible. Thank you for making a video like this to educate us about Hebrew. Your explanation is easy to catch up with good voice and accent to listen. It is very helpful to those who want to know about the vowel system used in Hebrew writings.

[@hadassah8549]

This is awesome!!!!!!! i have been taking many classes in Hebrew YOUR THE BEST!!!!!! TODA RABA!!!!! Your explanation is FANTASTIC!!!!!!SHALOM BSHEM YESHUA You need to get hold of some online Hebrew schools and teach!!! good teachers are hard to find teaching is a gift you can have the knowledge but some people just cant teach it well Adonai bless you!

[@GoodNewsChannelFrpreetam]

very well explained. Thanks for your clear and simple way of teaching. May God bless you.

[@oana_cristina]

Amazing hebrew learning videos 👏 I enjoy them very much! Toda raba!! Please continue to upload more! May God bless you!

[@powderriverfarrier]

The explanations are brilliant.

[@CreativeChristianCounseling]

These videos are such a great quality and so helpful! Thank you!

[@rohitmakwana2]

mi too

[@wumawattsup9750]

Wow! Great teaching; this is something I can always go back to as needed and just keep on learning. Thanks

[@rejikurien8961]

What can I say? Simply superb. I came across this channel by chance. I find the teaching skill of Tim outstanding. Thanks very much.

[@mariacheetham1476]

ALL YOUR VIDEO ARE VERY HELPFUL TO ME. WATCHING THEM ALL OVER AGAIN AND AGAIN. THANK YOU SO MUCH. LOVE YOUR HEBREW.

[@atechay]

Thank you for your crystal clear explanation about the Niqquda. Now I could understand more what I am trying to read 😅 תודה רבה ❤

[@erucoblanco6639]

Shalom, thanks for such explicit explanation about each of the vowels the way you’ve done it ! I’m totally convinced that Hebrew is a language I should be learning ever since I realize I been devoting my spare time to learn others languages instead.👍🏾

[@noa5641]

Best explanation I've seen/heard so far ! Merci Beaucoup

[@ben-fx3ms]

Tim, I know I am four years late after upload, but I wanted to say you are helping me SO MUCH. I am currently taking an online, beginner Biblical Hebrew Class. After going over the "E" vowels in class I was SO CONFUSED and had to seek another explanation. Let me say I had several "Ah-ha!" moments watching this and I was helped with more than just the "E" vowels. My teacher never explained the purpose of "short" "long" and "reduced" vowels because they "all sound the same so don't worry about it." But it is important to recognize how to pronounce syllables correctly without having to just memorize whole words! Also, as a side note: I like that you actually use the Hebrew characters to spell out the vowel names (qamats, segol etc.) because they were designed to help learn the pronunciations, but this is not the case in our material. Everything is transliterated into Latin script which left me scratching my head because I couldn't remember each vowel and how it is pronounced in the actual words. THANK YOU!

[@TheBiblicalRoots]

This is a very clear teaching. Thank you!

[@sair5280]

This video is in detail very informative which has answered my questions. Thanks for taking the time to make it and sharing it. ,👍❤️😊

[@charnesch4274]

Excellent! Thank you, your videos are exceptionally well presented and clear!

[@michaelliles231]

I love your videos! Thank you۔ I also want to say that I like listening to your voice because you sound like a vocal teacher that I listen to often۔ Thanks again

[@tehillahstudiesentrum]

Tim, I teach basic Biblical HEBREW and your videos is sooo helpful and amazing! How you create this Black board lessons is astonishing!! Todah rabah!

[@timmcninch]

בבקשה!

[@cesargamo4975]

I am starting the study of the language. It has been a myracle to found you. Todá rabá from Spain.

[@Hablizel]

Excellent lesson...as always.

[@majbrittpauladottir1519]

Incredibly good videos that I have watched more than once.

[@timmcninch]

Thanks!

[@julbombning4204]

Super pedagogic and informative! Thank you!

[@aguevarad]

It was a great class! Despite I am a Native Spanish speaker, who also speaks English, I could catch up on all the concepts you taught on it. thanks for helping us to learn Hebrew ... Now, I'm watching my Hebrew lessons in Spanish (Sephardic Phonetics) and also in English (Askenatz Phonetics).

[@moimeme3356]

Thanks a million! This is the clearest explanation I've seen (and I've seen a bunch, lol). Finally giving up on trying to do without the niqud... 😱 Maybe I won't need them in a few years... God bless!

[@benniejo]

Wonderfully Explained and thank you so much.. it helps me alot..

[@ginettemelody1035]

Wonderful teaching. Thank You. Blessings.

[@patriciagilani6369]

What an excellent teacher. I love my Hebrew❤️

[@mariacheetham1476]

This is beautiful and brilliant. Thanking you so much.

[@nicholasjagger6557]

This is absolutely brilliant, well done.

[@陈晓煜-f9s]

l love your teaching! Excellently understandable and fun.

[@joshewing3504]

This is great! Truly helpful. Thank you for this.

[@loisgutierrez7672]

I just found you! You’re awesome!!

[@milaruss7]

Thank you for short but detailed explanation

[@kaycee2745]

I've never understood the sheva pronunciation. Thank you for explaining it. like hitting a brick wall. That really helped. Todah!

[@MrMeraby]

Interesting. I'm used to "ultra short" being called "half vowels." Also, I usually stick with the matres when I teach and then explain that the E and O came about as diphthongs with the A. That helps students understand at least some of the variances with vowel shortening and syllables. That said, this is a nice, clear presentation. I'm always looking for secondary videos to provide students as sometimes it's good to let them see various presentations before something clicks.

[@cesargamo4975]

Kaleh kalot, thank you, brother Tim

[@JesusAlvarez-hb2ku]

Excellent video !! This helped me to understand some pronunciations in kabbalistic texts. Thank you !!!

[@coconutandhazelstuff8581]

Guy you are genius really I finally understood that what I learned about some months ❤

[@OndrejPopp]

Tx for the introduction and where this came from 😀

[@maggiejohnson9411]

I appreciate your chart. it helps me to remember.

[@audriasenna8117]

Thank you very much! I am studying Hebrew by myself and I have been looking for a explanation about which one of the dots or combination I should use when I write. I haven't found any explanation in a lot of videos and web pages I looked.

[@timmcninch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Captain-rg8mv]

What a great channel. I’m taking Hebrew I in seminary and this is great for review.

[@meta5175]

Ahhhhhhhh! That’s what they are!!!! I’m a Yiddish new learner and even I kinda know the letters but I found it impossible to pronounce Hebrew and wondered why they don’t have vowels, and I was so confused with the dots and dashes, now I know!!!!

[@VividPagan]

Thanks for this video! It's a great help for studying Hebrew outside of my classes. (And I think it's very funny that the close captions say your name is "Tim McNinja")

[@timmcninch]

Ha! I should use that as a pen name!

[@explorehebrew]

Thank you for this excellent video!!! 💙

[@ddmaxlow]

Great explainations !!! Thanks for sharing :-)

[@sinvaldoalvesribeirofilho8657]

Thank you very much from Portugal.

[@johnrbauw9161]

I'M new comer, thanks for teaching

[@adriano.lira27]

Thanks a Lot. I am from Brazil and I am a very beginner in Hebrew.

[@peterkimondo1762]

A very clear explanation, nice

[@GG-sn4uk]

Thank you for this . Shalom Shabbat

[@Jalmogi]

Your videos are exellent and above ALL the videos I have watched so far! Yishar Koah !! Keep the great work going. How can I get in touch with you?

[@leighchang3360]

Love your teaching!

[@OriginalBlueFrankie]

Fantastic explanation.

[@mrtheology2069]

I am curious as to how to pronounce The Alef with the 3 dots in an upside down configuration an then a line right next to it.... אֶֽ sorry it will not let me paste it any larger....

[@timmcninch]

The little line is called a _meteg_. All it does (usually) is note that the syllable is stressed. Next to a _segol_ like your example, the vowel still makes an "eh" sound.

[@timmcninch]

The little line is called a meteg. All it does (usually) is note that the syllable is stressed. Next to a segol, like your example, the vowel still makes an "eh" sound.

[@mrtheology2069]

@@timmcninch now what letter would be assigned for the Alef … I keep writing it as an “A” I mean I know it is silent but then again the “A” is always silent in the English language… read, lead etc…

[@evalsoftserver]

Best Explanation ever

[@timmcninch]

Thanks so much!

[@sennyjosephs3985]

It’s amazing and very clear explanation

[@jonny7dreamin]

I am 72 now and living in England. I have quite an affinity with Israel although I am not very religious, Though I have had a keen interest in Israel for many years. With access to internet, I am able to catch up on all that had been a barrier until now. I am trying to learn Hebrew and hope that it is not too late late in my years to do so? Any advice would be very welcome. Thank you.

[@samuelmariappan5533]

Very very useful for me bro. Thank you

[@amirh.4659]

Hi, that was great! really tnx for your useful videos.😊

[@xaviercruz4763]

Do you want volunteering for dubbing the content to spanish. Its so clear with the animations and is faster to learn! Thank God and Jesus and His Spirit! Thanks dude

[@timmcninch]

Thank you for the offer! I may get around to doing this myself someday before long…

[@xaviercruz4763]

@@timmcninch i can do it for volunteering if you need. Its ok it helps people get closer to God if they decide to.

[@RevZeeshanSadiq]

Thanks for sharing this teaching video

[@DH89715]

Thank you for the video… wish I found this earlier ❤️

[@RepairtheBreach5812]

Shalom love your lessons

[@theverybasicspod]

great work Tim

[@1rsalc]

I am learning a lot from your Biblical Hebrew lessons. Things are well explained. Thank you! I do have some questions, though. Ex: why does אָב have a long vowel when it looks like a Closed Syllable?

[@timmcninch]

I’ve generalized the concept in the video for the sake of introducing the two basic types of syllables. There are many exceptions, often coordinated with stress: a closed, accented syllable often has a long vowel (as in אֶָב). And many open, accented syllables use short vowels (as in the first syllable of אֶרֶץ). You can find long explanations for these in grammars like Gesenius, but for most learners, a general sense of how to divide words into syllables is sufficient. Thanks for the question!

[@LavenderValley777]

Well I have a doubt. Can I use niqqud on any alphabet or only on certain ones

[@ceasarvaliente]

why is there no ultra short on column I and U

[@LouieQ316]

Amazing. Thank you!!!

[@philipim]

That's amazing!!

[@courtneybrad]

Do you know the other forms of vowel pointing that DID NOT stick and become popular? I am looking and cannot find the info. Thanks to anyone that can help!

[@brunildavelazquez9564]

Excellent!

[@deanfeldman2505]

Explain the marking above the letters

[@ginabisaillon2894]

That's the easy part. The hard part is to read and write without the niqqud, and I'm looking everywhere and I can't find the information. Do you have a video on that

[@JoDancer]

Are you still teaching these series?

[@timmcninch]

Long pause in the series as I work on some other vocational priorities. I’ll get back to it someday…

[@BenofFire]

What about the two dots over the Shin. A dot on the top right says "Shin" and a dot on the top right says "Sin" but what about both. This has always confused me.

[@timmcninch]

Sometimes this occurs when a shin is followed by a holam vowel (o sound). In that case, the dot on the right marks it as a shin, and the dot on the left is the vowel. The syllable is pronounced “sho”.

[@larisapelger1833]

Very helpful thank you!

[@charlie-gm6mi]

are the vowels interchangeable? how do you know which one to use?

[@lilynaw3767]

How do we know the difference between (ah) long sound and (oh) short sound?

[@timmcninch]

The rule of thumb is: if it’s in a closed, unaccented syllable, it is kamats katan (oh); otherwise, regular kamats (ah).

[@lilynaw3767]

@@timmcninch Thank you.

[@Dr.Reason]

I’m not trying to sidetrack the lesson, but I have to wonder: with the explanation you gave about the disuse of a modified language once understood, WHY not put the vowels back in rather than inventing a new bunch of dots to do the job of vowels already invented? Seems a bit “off” to a rational mind. Lol. Oh, and I loved this lesson. Very very helpful!

[@timmcninch]

Sorry if that was confusing... The vowels were never taken out. They were never there in the first place. Rather, Hebrew has always (generally speaking) used only the consonants in written language. Think of writing as a shorthand for spoken language. If we already know the language, consonants are enough to make meaning clear in most cases. t s nt vry hrd t rd wrds wtht vwls. So, the dots were invented as a kind of code to help readers who didn't already speak Hebrew (or who were just learning) to pronounce aloud a written consonantal text. It can be tricky to get the hang of it at first, but it's actually pretty ingenious!

[@blakewidmer]

Very good!

[@Faisal-lb9rf]

Thank you very much for this!

[@carltonjackson1967]

How do you say I love you God .. El ohim? Please as he neither male nor female??

[@teacherebenezer]

Coming up in learning Alefbet....

[@Scripture-Man]

Great video! Really well presented. I normally avoid Americans when learning a language, because they tend to pronounce everything really badly with a really heavy American accent. But from what I can tell, your accent doesn't seem too strong! :-)

[@WilliamCantSingAtAll]

do you have a longer series that I can follow as a first week learner?

[@procesoceasarvaliente2584]

Tim McNinch why is there no ultra short vowel for ''ee'' and ''ooh''? :):):):) I love hebrew and you bro! I can't read hebrew without niqqud! and what is the true spelling "niqqud" or "nikud" Wait you're so awesome and handsome bro!

[@vijayakumarigali]

Shalom

[@SDsc0rch]

love your videos :) thumbs up and shared :))

[@noa5641]

If its not too much to ask could you please post the full text of this lesson somewhere so we can read it as well?

[@MMM-cf4md]

Shalom 🕊

[@sonhym4806]

Thank you so much, this is truly helpful. I want to learn Hebrew and this tutorial is mostly wonderful . I have a question: Can the sheva be used above a letter as in the YOD? which nikkud mark, besides the kholam can be use above a letter? Thank you

[@timmcninch]

No, shva is always beneath the text. Only the holam is above. Many texts of the Bible also include other markings, known as cantillation marks, which aid in phrasing and singing the text. These sometimes resemble the nikkud, so it can be confusing for beginners.

[@vm1552]

If "tsere" already is the "eh" sound in "ma-LEH" why write it with "Alef" consonant at the end?

[@timmcninch]

The alef is one of those “mothers”-an earlier way of marking the presence of the vowel sound before the invention of the dot system. The later system added the dots but did not replace the “mothers” already in the consonantal text.