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VERSE: Ex01-20a

RULE: There are 3 cases of punctuation of Hebrew verbs
based on (a) the letters of the verb and (b) the mode
of conjugation. Here are the cases and rules with examples*1

EXAMPLES:
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(1):a)A verb whose 3rd letter is Hay;b)in the Causative mode
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 Then the YUD is punctuated with a TZARAY. For example
 VaY-ay-Tiv{LIST} i.e. He caused it to be GOOD FOR THEM

(2):a)A verb whose 3rd letter is Hay;b)in the active mode
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 Then the YUD is punctuated with a CHIRIK. For example,
 VaY-ee-Tav ie It was GOOD in his eyes

(3):a)A verb whose 1st letter is yud;b) in the Active Mode
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 Then the YUD is punctuated with a TZARAY. For example,
 VaY-ay-Lech ie he walked.


NOTES
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*1 Rashi in his commentary teaches grammar by gathering
   examples that are almost identical
   The above examples may be obtained from any standard
   book on Biblical Hebrew
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