HSC Classical Hebrew Continuers (NSW) Practice Questions - NESA HSC Stage 6 Classical Hebrew Continuers Examination Exam

In Genesis 1:1, what is the grammatical structure and primary translation of the opening word בְּרֵאשִׁית (*Bereshit*)?

A noun in the construct state with the preposition בְּ (*be-*), meaning 'In the beginning of' A finite verb in the Qal perfect stem meaning 'He created at first' An absolute noun with an imperative prefix meaning 'Begin creation!' A prepositional phrase in the dual state meaning 'In two origins'

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A noun in the construct state with the preposition בְּ (*be-*), meaning 'In the beginning of'

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