Chapter 4 Lexical-Syntactical Analysis for Virkler's Hermeneutics

• Objectives

• 1. Identify two major reasons why lexical-syntactical analysis is important.
• 2. Recall seven steps involved in lexical-syntactical analysis
• 3. Identify three methods of determining the meanings of ancient words and compare the validity of each method.
• 4. Recall five methods of determining which one of the several possibility meanings of a word was actually intended buy an author in a given context.
• 5. Identify and describe the three major types of Parallelism found in Hebrew poetry.
• 6. Explain the difference between verbal parallels and real parallels.
• 7. Define the following terms: lexical-syntactical analysis, syntax, lexicology, denotation, connotation, and figures of speech.
• 8. Explain the usage of, and use the seven lexical tools.