Language "Hebrew"

Hebrew is not only our official language, but it is also the language spoken in Heaven, which was bestowed upon Adam in the Garden of Eden. So, learning Hebrew is imperative.

History

Hebrew was humanity's first language and was spoken universally until the time of Nimrod, approximately three thousand years after creation. However, following the construction of the Tower of Babel by King Nimrod, YHWH took the Hebrew language away from humanity as part of His punishment. He confounded the tongues of mankind by creating various languages of Babel. This was done to thwart humanity's plan to complete the Tower of Babel, which was intended to unite the world (*Gen 11:1-8).

Since that moment, Hebrew had been preserved within Shem's household and was not known among other nations until the time of Abraham. During this period, YHWH restored the Hebrew language to Abraham because He had a plan to establish the State of Israel through Abraham's grandson, Yacob, who was later renamed Israel (*Gen 32:22-29). 

YHWH's intention was for His chosen people of Israel to be the sole speakers of Hebrew among the Gentile nations on Earth. The rest of humanity would speak diverse languages until they repented, returned to Him, and became integrated into Israel's culture. In the eyes of YHWH, the Creator, there are two races of people: Israel and the Gentiles, which encompass the rest of the nations on Earth. 

Messiah's tongue

Moreover, it's worth noting that our Master and Savior spoke Hebrew, and it is our duty to follow in His footsteps (*Ex 5:3/ Jh 4:22). While many of us were not raised with the Hebrew language and are still conversing in various Gentile tongues, it is important to make an effort to learn Hebrew and encourage others to do the same. This can be considered a part of returning to the ancient path of righteousness (*Jer 6:16).

Learning Hebrew

Although ancient Hebrew has undergone several transformations since the time of Abraham, when it comes to learning Hebrew today, our primary option is to embrace the contemporary Hebrew spoken by Jewish communities in Israel, which bears a closer resemblance to ancient Hebrew than the Aramaic language.

This current Jewish Hebrew underwent its revival in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, often considered the father of modern Hebrew, played a crucial role in the language's rejuvenation. He believed in the importance of restoring Hebrew as a spoken, everyday language for the Jewish people. His efforts led to the development of Modern Hebrew, which incorporates many loanwords and adaptations to suit contemporary needs while maintaining a strong connection to its historical roots.