AQA_2024: A-level Biblical Hebrew - Paper 2
Prose Literature.
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
A-level
BIBLICAL HEBREW
Paper 2 Prose Literature
Tuesday 4 June 2024 Afternoon Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
the Source Booklet.
Section Mark
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. A
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
Answer all questions in Section A, all questions in Section B and all questions B
in Section C.
C
You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside
the box around each page or on blank pages. TOTAL
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
The marks for each question are shown in brackets.
The maximum mark for this paper is 75.
You must not use a dictionary.
All answers must be written in English, with the following exceptions: roots, individual Hebrew letters
and short quotes from the text, if the Biblical Hebrew is necessary for a complete illustration of the
answer. Answers in Biblical Hebrew must be written using the ‘block’ system.
A high level of accuracy in written English is required at this level, and accurate spelling and
punctuation are important. Transliteration of Biblical Hebrew words is only acceptable for proper
nouns – all other words must be translated into English.
,For A-level Biblical Hebrew Paper 2: Prose Literature, focus on the following key areas:
1. Prose Texts:
Familiarity with Key Texts: Be thoroughly familiar with the prescribed prose texts from the Hebrew Bible.
This might include narratives, legal codes, or wisdom literature. Study the books such as Genesis,
Exodus, or Samuel, and understand the specific linguistic features of these texts.
Contextual Understanding: Understand the historical, theological, and cultural background of the prose
passages. This will help with interpretation, as many phrases and words have nuanced meanings within
their context.
Key Themes: Identify recurring themes such as covenant, law, prophecy, creation, and morality in the
texts. These themes are crucial for understanding the text's meaning and for answering questions
related to the passage.
2. Translation of Prose:
Vocabulary and Grammar: Brush up on important vocabulary used in prose passages and practice
translating using the appropriate tenses and structures. Ensure you can translate narrative, dialogue,
and legal language accurately.
Grammar Structures: Focus on the syntax and sentence structures commonly found in Biblical prose,
including the use of waw-consecutive, infinitives, and verb forms. Recognize the difference between
literary and colloquial Hebrew used in the Bible.
3. Comprehension:
Understanding Literary Devices: Recognize literary devices such as parallelism, repetition, and
chiasmus, which are common in Biblical Hebrew prose. Understanding these devices will help you
interpret the text more effectively.
Identifying Key Ideas: Focus on identifying the main message, key events, and characters in the prose
passages. Be able to summarize the key points and explain their significance in the broader biblical
narrative.
4. Interpretation:
Theological and Moral Insights: Understand the theological implications of the prose texts, such as moral
lessons or divine principles conveyed in the stories. Be able to explain these in relation to the cultural
and religious context of the period.
Historical Context: Be aware of the historical context of the texts you are studying, including the role of
the ancient Israelite society, kings, and prophets in the narrative.
5. Time Management:
Efficient Reading: Allocate time to carefully read the prose passages and identify key vocabulary and
themes. Practice reading and translating under timed conditions.
Answering Questions: For the comprehension section, make sure to provide clear and precise answers,
linking them to specific details in the text.
This paper is divided into three
sections: Section A
30 marks
Section B 25 marks
Section C 20 marks
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Do not write
outside the
box
Section A
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Read Passage 1 in the Source Booklet and answer the following questions in English.
0 1 . 1 The speaker in line 1 is Hannah. Identify the person to whom she is speaking.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 2 ( וָּפֶ֥ניָה ל ֹא־ָ ֽהיוּ־ָ ֖להּ ֽוֹﬠד׃lines 1–2).
Give a meaning for this phrase. (Do not merely translate.)
[1 mark]
0 1 . 3 Explain why the definite article הis used in ( ָ ֽהָ ָ ָ֑רמָ תהline 3).
[1 mark]
0 1 . 4 Explain the kamatz under the לin ﬠָ֑לָתה
ָ ָ (line 5).
[1 mark]
0 1 . 5 Translate from ַויֹּאמר ָלהּ (line 7) to ( ָ ֽ ַנﬠר׃line 10).
[5 marks]
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0 1 . 6 Identify one example of each of the following in Passage 1:
a) a temporal clause
You may give your answer in Hebrew but you must translate into English.
[1 mark]
b) a causal clause
You may give your answer in Hebrew but you must translate into English.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 7 ַ ָו ִיּ ֶ֥באוּ את־ ַ ַ֖הנַּﬠר אל־ֵ ִﬠ ֽלי׃ (line 10). Why do they do this? Give two points.
[2 marks]
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Prose Literature.
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
A-level
BIBLICAL HEBREW
Paper 2 Prose Literature
Tuesday 4 June 2024 Afternoon Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
the Source Booklet.
Section Mark
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. A
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
Answer all questions in Section A, all questions in Section B and all questions B
in Section C.
C
You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside
the box around each page or on blank pages. TOTAL
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
The marks for each question are shown in brackets.
The maximum mark for this paper is 75.
You must not use a dictionary.
All answers must be written in English, with the following exceptions: roots, individual Hebrew letters
and short quotes from the text, if the Biblical Hebrew is necessary for a complete illustration of the
answer. Answers in Biblical Hebrew must be written using the ‘block’ system.
A high level of accuracy in written English is required at this level, and accurate spelling and
punctuation are important. Transliteration of Biblical Hebrew words is only acceptable for proper
nouns – all other words must be translated into English.
,For A-level Biblical Hebrew Paper 2: Prose Literature, focus on the following key areas:
1. Prose Texts:
Familiarity with Key Texts: Be thoroughly familiar with the prescribed prose texts from the Hebrew Bible.
This might include narratives, legal codes, or wisdom literature. Study the books such as Genesis,
Exodus, or Samuel, and understand the specific linguistic features of these texts.
Contextual Understanding: Understand the historical, theological, and cultural background of the prose
passages. This will help with interpretation, as many phrases and words have nuanced meanings within
their context.
Key Themes: Identify recurring themes such as covenant, law, prophecy, creation, and morality in the
texts. These themes are crucial for understanding the text's meaning and for answering questions
related to the passage.
2. Translation of Prose:
Vocabulary and Grammar: Brush up on important vocabulary used in prose passages and practice
translating using the appropriate tenses and structures. Ensure you can translate narrative, dialogue,
and legal language accurately.
Grammar Structures: Focus on the syntax and sentence structures commonly found in Biblical prose,
including the use of waw-consecutive, infinitives, and verb forms. Recognize the difference between
literary and colloquial Hebrew used in the Bible.
3. Comprehension:
Understanding Literary Devices: Recognize literary devices such as parallelism, repetition, and
chiasmus, which are common in Biblical Hebrew prose. Understanding these devices will help you
interpret the text more effectively.
Identifying Key Ideas: Focus on identifying the main message, key events, and characters in the prose
passages. Be able to summarize the key points and explain their significance in the broader biblical
narrative.
4. Interpretation:
Theological and Moral Insights: Understand the theological implications of the prose texts, such as moral
lessons or divine principles conveyed in the stories. Be able to explain these in relation to the cultural
and religious context of the period.
Historical Context: Be aware of the historical context of the texts you are studying, including the role of
the ancient Israelite society, kings, and prophets in the narrative.
5. Time Management:
Efficient Reading: Allocate time to carefully read the prose passages and identify key vocabulary and
themes. Practice reading and translating under timed conditions.
Answering Questions: For the comprehension section, make sure to provide clear and precise answers,
linking them to specific details in the text.
This paper is divided into three
sections: Section A
30 marks
Section B 25 marks
Section C 20 marks
G/TI/Jun24/G4004/E8 7677/2
, 2
Do not write
outside the
box
Section A
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Read Passage 1 in the Source Booklet and answer the following questions in English.
0 1 . 1 The speaker in line 1 is Hannah. Identify the person to whom she is speaking.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 2 ( וָּפֶ֥ניָה ל ֹא־ָ ֽהיוּ־ָ ֖להּ ֽוֹﬠד׃lines 1–2).
Give a meaning for this phrase. (Do not merely translate.)
[1 mark]
0 1 . 3 Explain why the definite article הis used in ( ָ ֽהָ ָ ָ֑רמָ תהline 3).
[1 mark]
0 1 . 4 Explain the kamatz under the לin ﬠָ֑לָתה
ָ ָ (line 5).
[1 mark]
0 1 . 5 Translate from ַויֹּאמר ָלהּ (line 7) to ( ָ ֽ ַנﬠר׃line 10).
[5 marks]
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0 1 . 6 Identify one example of each of the following in Passage 1:
a) a temporal clause
You may give your answer in Hebrew but you must translate into English.
[1 mark]
b) a causal clause
You may give your answer in Hebrew but you must translate into English.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 7 ַ ָו ִיּ ֶ֥באוּ את־ ַ ַ֖הנַּﬠר אל־ֵ ִﬠ ֽלי׃ (line 10). Why do they do this? Give two points.
[2 marks]
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