Hebrew Verb Stems — Genesis¶
Source: STEPBible TAHOT
Scope: All verb tokens in Genesis
Build script: scripts/ot/verbs/build_verb_stems.py
Summary¶
Verb stem distribution in Genesis mirrors the OT-wide pattern, with Qal accounting for the large majority of verbal activity. Genesis has a notably active narrative style, reflected in its high absolute verb count (4,845 verbs — the most of any Torah book).
Key Numbers (Genesis)¶
| Stem | Count |
|---|---|
| Qal | 3,530 |
| Hiphil | 395 |
| Piel | 279 |
| Niphal | 193 |
| Hithpael | 44 |
| Hophal | 21 |
| Pual | 28 |
Generated by notebooks/02_query_demo.ipynb