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A New Language

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William H. Marty

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Apr 9, 2025

One development of the exile was an additional language for the Jewish people. The Babylonians and Persians spoke Aramaic, and out of necessity the Jews learned it. Some even became more conversant in Aramaic than Hebrew, and over time it became the common people’s primary language (though the religious leaders prioritized Hebrew). The transition…

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