# Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary

> Biblical Hebrew vocabulary study tool with flashcards, quizzes, and spaced repetition. (iPhone/iPad app by Curtis Clements.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblical-hebrew-vocabulary/id883490699 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Curtis Clements](https://appshunter.io/developer/883490702)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 51 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-06-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblical-hebrew-vocabulary/id883490699/reviews.md

## What is Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary?

Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary is the essential study companion for students of Biblical Hebrew. Over 5,000 vocabulary words from 8 popular introductory textbooks, plus the top 1,000 most frequently occurring words in the Hebrew Bible.


8 SUPPORTED TEXTBOOKS
• Lambdin — An Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
• Van Pelt — Basics of Biblical Hebrew
• Weingreen — A Practical Grammar for Classical Hebrew
• Ross — Introducing Biblical Hebrew
• Seow — A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew
• Kelley — Biblical Hebrew: An Introductory Grammar
• Primer — The First Hebrew Primer
• Futato — Beginning Biblical Hebrew


STUDY MODES
• Flashcards — Tap to reveal, swipe to navigate, flip animation
• Quiz — Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank in both directions (Hebrew→English and English→Hebrew)
• Matching — Pair Hebrew words with English meanings in timed rounds
• Guided Study — Learn new words in batches of 5, then quiz yourself before moving on

SPACED REPETITION
Built-in SM-2 spaced repetition tracks what you know and what you don't. Words you struggle with come back sooner. Words you've mastered fade into longer review intervals. Rate each card as Again, Hard, Good, or Easy.

PROGRESS TRACKING
• Daily study goals with streak tracking
• 30-day retention rate
• Weekly review chart
• Trouble words identified automatically
• Per-word learning history, success rate, and ease factor
• "Due Today" shows exactly which words need review

ADDITIONAL CONTENT
• Complete Hebrew alphabet (31 letters including final forms)
• 17 vowel points with pronunciation guides
• Top 1,000 most frequent Biblical Hebrew words
• Search across all vocabulary with learning status badges

CUSTOM REVIEW LISTS
Create multiple named review lists and add words from any source. Study, quiz, or play matching games with your custom collections.

Designed for seminary students, divinity school students, and self-learners.

## Key features

- 5,000+ vocabulary words
- 8 supported textbooks
- Flashcard study mode
- Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank quizzes
- Spaced repetition system (SM-2)
- Progress tracking and retention charts
- Customizable review lists

## Chart rankings

- #187 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblical-hebrew-vocabulary/id883490699/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Would like some audio Hebrew

*2026-06-21*

I think this is a great app. The audio on the Greek words is very helpful and I would certainly pay an additional price to have some Hebrew words pronounced.

### 5/5 — Very helpful

*2026-06-10*

Have tried a few other apps for learning Biblical Hebrew for Master’s Program—this is the best. Easy to use, works with a few different curriculums (I’m using Van Pelt’s); love the ability to customize vocab lists. Developer was also super quick in correspondence & app suggestions. Highly recommend.

### 5/5 — Recent Update is Amazing!

*2026-03-16*

The recent update to the app is incredible and made this app go from a 3.5/5 to a full 5 stars in my mind.

### 2/5 — Great idea; poor execution

*2024-12-11*

Bottom line: just use the free version of Quizlet. The “review” function would be great if you’re trying to do a comprehensive study but the words and the definitions get jumbled making it unusable. I love that the app offers multiple textbooks but there are some significant spelling errors of the Hebrew words which ruins the whole point. Also, there’s no way to track progress (I.e. which lessons you reviewed which ones you got wrong etc.) unlike the free version of Quizlet.

### 1/5 — Useful, but review feature needs work

*2024-10-09*

The top 1000 vocab feature is super useful, I use it all the time. However, it is split into segments of 25 words each. I wish I could study all 1000 words at the same time, or even just 100, but if you add too many words to the review feature, it matches up the wrong definitions with the words. This mixup persists even when I close and reopen the app. Overall, I will probably keep using it, but do not buy the app if you want to study all the words at once. It can’t currently do that for you. *sigh*

I will update my review if I see that change.

**Developer response:** This has been fixed in version 3.0. I hope you'll take a look and get value out of the additional new functionality as well!

### 5/5 — Hebrew flashcards

*2023-12-03*

Thank you so much for this app.  It is a wonderful help tool.  Is there a possibility to add the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies Biblical Hebrew "A" to the app.  If not, could a platform be added to the app to make our own flash card list
Again, thank so much for developing this application!!!

**Developer response:** We are always open to adding now resources to the app. Feel free to contact me for additional details around the resources you're looking for. 

Making your own flash cards is an interesting concept and I'll look into making this possible!

### 4/5 — Great app

*2023-01-25, version 1.5*

Love this app. It would be better if it had the pronunciation for each word also.

### 4/5 — Super appreciate this app

*2022-08-05*

Am very thankful to be able to study vocab according to the textbook I’m using. Thank you! Some of the translations are not exactly what the textbook and thus my prof are requiring. The text may have been updated (Practico & Van Pelt). I would love to see a feature in the Review option where I can rate whether I got the card correct or not and have the incorrect cards repeat themselves until I indicate I got them correct.

### 1/5 — This is not a Hebrew Dictionary!

*2021-08-29*

I bought this thinking that there was a dictionary element in it. There is not. I wanted a dictionary but did not get one so if that’s what you want don’t waste your money. This may be of use to those who are learning Hebrew, but don’t expect a dictionary.

**Developer response:** Correct, this is not a Hebrew Dictionary. It is a flashcard application. We can look at adding dictionary functionality if that would be valuable.

### 1/5 — Garbage—not worth anything

*2021-08-10, version 1.5*

I hate to be harsh, but this app should not be purchased. All you’re getting is a screen of the Hebrew words, no definitions, no audio—And the words do not even align with the chosen text vocabulary words. Out of 20 promised vocabulary words, the app only had 8. Working now to get refund.

## Frequently asked questions about Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary

### What does the Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary app do?

This app serves as a comprehensive study companion for learning Biblical Hebrew vocabulary. It includes over 5,000 vocabulary words drawn from eight popular introductory textbooks, as well as the top 1,000 most frequently occurring words in the Hebrew Bible. The app offers various study modes to help users learn and retain this vocabulary effectively.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a vast vocabulary database covering 8 popular textbooks and the top 1,000 Bible words, multiple study modes like flashcards, quizzes (multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank), and matching games. It also incorporates a spaced repetition system (SM-2) for optimized learning, detailed progress tracking, and the ability to create custom review lists.

### How much does the Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary app cost?

The Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary app is available for free. Based on the provided information, there are no in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a completely free user experience.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is specifically designed for individuals studying Biblical Hebrew. This includes students in seminary and divinity schools, as well as self-learners who are dedicated to mastering the vocabulary of the Hebrew Bible.

### What study methods are available in the app?

The app offers several engaging study methods to cater to different learning preferences. Users can utilize flashcards for quick review, take quizzes in both Hebrew-to-English and English-to-Hebrew directions, play timed matching games, and engage in guided study sessions that introduce new words in manageable batches before quizzing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.03 — 2026-08-17

Minor fix for Quiz questions sometimes returning invalid responses.

### 3.02 — 2026-06-09

Words can be added to your review list from the Search display.

### 3.01 — 2026-03-14

Text:
Lambdin text has been updated with accent marks to match the text.
Fixed 2 misspellings.

New icon

### 3.0 — 2026-03-12

Completely rebuilt from the ground up in modern Swift and SwiftUI:

   • Spaced repetition (SM-2 algorithm) tracks what you know and schedules optimal review times
   • 4 study modes: flashcards, multiple-choice quiz, word matching, and guided batch learning
   • Progress dashboard with daily goals, study streaks, retention rate, and weekly charts
   • "Due Today" view shows exactly which words need review
   • Create multiple named review lists and study them any way you like
   • Search across all 5,000+ vocabulary words with learning status indicators
   • Per-word statistics: review history, success rate, ease factor
   • Daily study reminders via notifications
   • Adjustable Hebrew font size
   • Modern interface designed for iOS 17+

### 1.5 — 2015-02-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

New textbook flashcards: Invitation to Biblical Hebrew!

Thanks for all the feedback and suggestions, keep them coming and lets make this the best Hebrew app out there!

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