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Benner's Lexicon of Biblical HebrewI discovered early on that most lexicons approach Hebrew through a Western, abstract lens—so I began building a dictionary that reflects the concrete, action-oriented thinking of the ancient Hebrews. The Hebrews were Easterners; their thought was rooted in experience, not abstraction. As I worked, I saw Hebrew as a network of roots whose cognates illuminate one another. What started as a personal tool grew into a resource others needed. Originally published as The Ancient Hebrew Lexicon of the Bible, the work has been revised over the years and republished in 2025 as Benner’s Lexicon of Biblical Hebrew, designed to help readers see Hebrew as the Hebrews themselves did. |
Articles & Video
 | About the Lexicon (Article) This lexicon is unique in that it connects each Hebrew word with its related roots and words and the cultural background of these roots and words. |
 | How to use Benner's Lexicon of Biblical Hebrew (Article) Instructions on how to effectively use this lexicon to find the cultural background and meaning of Hebrew words. |
 | The Language and Culture Connection (Article) Exploring the purpose of understanding how language shapes thought and culture, showing why recovering the ancient Hebrew perspective is essential for interpreting the Bible as its original authors intended. |
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