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We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people .  \nReferences to third party materials made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazinesand other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nOriginal origami artwork: Mark Bolitho  \nOrigami photography: Pearson Education Ltd/Naki Kouyioumtzis  \nISBN 978 1 446 94707 4  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Biblical Hebrew specification  \nIssue 3 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| The set text for the examinations in 2029–2031 are:\u003Cbr>Set text 1: I Samuel -The beginning of the monarchy: Saul's reign\u003Cbr>● Chapter 8\u003Cbr>● Chapter 9\u003Cbr>● Chapter 10\u003Cbr>● Chapter 11\u003Cbr>● Chapter 13\u003Cbr>Set text 2: II Kings – Hezekiah and Manasseh\u003Cbr>● Chapter 18\u003Cbr>● Chapter 19 (excluding verses 21-31)\u003Cbr>● Chapter 20\u003Cbr>● Chapter 21\u003Cbr>● Chapter 22\u003Cbr>● Chapter 23 (verses 1-3 only) | 10 |\n| Appendix 1: Vocabulary List\u003Cbr>Vocabulary entries have been revised to improve accuracy and clarity, including updates to Hebrew spellings, English translations, meanings, alternative spellings. | 19 |\n\nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \nContents  \n1 Introduction 2  \nWhy choose the Pearson Edexcel GCSE in Biblical Hebrew? 2  \nQualification at a glance 3  \n2 Subject content and assessment information 5  \nComponent 1: Language 6  \nComponent 2: Literature 9  \nAssessment Objectives 12  \n3 Administration and general information 13  \nEntries 13  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and  \nmalpractice 13  \nStudent recruitment and progression 16  \nAppendices 17  \nAppendix 1: Vocabulary list 19  \nAppendix 2: Grammar list 40  \nAppendix 3: Grammatical terminology 42  \nAppendix 4: Restricted vocabulary list for the translation of English sentences into Biblical Hebrew 46  \nAppendix 5: Restricted grammar list for the translation of English sentences into Biblical Hebrew 51  \nAppendix 6: Command words 52  \nAppendix 7: The context for the development of this qualification 53  \nAppendix 8: Transferable skills 55  \nAppendix 9: Codes 56  \n1 Introduction  \nWhy choose the Pearson Edexcel GCSE in Biblical Hebrew?  \nWe have designed our qualification to offer a unique and exciting course of study that will engage students in the study of the language and literature of Biblical Hebrew.  \nClear and coherent structure – our qualification has a straightforward structure, with two components, assessed through two externally-examined papers.  \nCarefully selected set texts – we have worked closely with teachers and expert practitioners to ensure that we include interesting and relevant texts for students.  \nClear and straightforward question papers – we have designed our question papers tobe clear and accessible for students. 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