--- product_id: 83318682 title: "The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary" price: "22108 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/83318682-the-hebrew-bible-a-translation-with-commentary store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # Hardcover durability In-depth commentary Faithful translation The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary **Price:** 22108 som **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“š Unlock the Secrets of the Ages! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary - **How much does it cost?** 22108 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/83318682-the-hebrew-bible-a-translation-with-commentary) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Perfect Gift:** An ideal present for seekers of knowledge and faith. - β€’ **Durable Design:** Enjoy a beautifully crafted hardcover for lasting use. - β€’ **Timeless Wisdom:** Explore profound insights from ancient texts. - β€’ **Scholarly Commentary:** Gain deeper understanding with expert annotations. - β€’ **Cultural Significance:** Connect with a rich heritage and tradition. ## Overview The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary is a meticulously crafted hardcover edition released on December 18, 2018, offering readers a faithful translation paired with insightful commentary, making it an essential resource for both study and reflection. ## Description The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary [Alter, Robert] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary Review: The most significant OT resource/translation to come down the pike in years. - Where to begin? First, I love the Word of God. I have been a student of that Word for my whole life on a personal level and at a scholastic level for the past twenty years. This translation is serving as a game changer for me. Dr. Alter does his best to retain the style of the Hebrew and it produces some amazing passages. My favorite so far being Judges 2:11ff "11And the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD, and they served the Baalim. 12And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers Who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, and they went after other gods, of the gods of the peoples that were all around them, and they bowed to them and vexed the LORD. 13And they forsook the LORD and served Baal and the Ashtoroth. 14And the LORD’s wrath flared up against Israel, and He gave them into the hand of plunderers who plundered them, and He handed them over to their enemies all around, and they were no longer able to stand up against their enemies. 15Whenever they sallied forth, the LORD’s hand was against them for harm, as the LORD had spoken and as the LORD had vowed to them, and they were in sore straits. 16And the LORD raised up judges and rescued them from their plunderers." The retention of the many "ands," which would normally be smoothed out with commas or dropped entirely in English, reminds us that the fall of Israel was a process. Each "and" represents a choice to go further away from God or a corresponding deepening of God's anger. The notes which accompany the translation are gold, though Dr. Alter could use an archeology brush up and is very much invested in the late date, multi source theory of how we got the OT. Even then, he is gracious with such things. Dr. Alter has given us a valuable tool to better understand both Testaments. Worth every penny! Review: Excellent Hebrew Bible Translation - Love this audio Hebrew Bible. It is a Hebrew translation and commentary that expresses the original language wording. Excellent tool. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #15,358 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Old Testament Commentaries #7 in Old Testament Bible Study (Books) #290 in Christian Bibles (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,916) | | Dimensions | 6.8 x 6.5 x 10 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0393292495 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0393292497 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 3500 pages | | Publication date | December 18, 2018 | | Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company | ## Images ![The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61x5itUTh0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most significant OT resource/translation to come down the pike in years. *by A***R on May 14, 2019* Where to begin? First, I love the Word of God. I have been a student of that Word for my whole life on a personal level and at a scholastic level for the past twenty years. This translation is serving as a game changer for me. Dr. Alter does his best to retain the style of the Hebrew and it produces some amazing passages. My favorite so far being Judges 2:11ff "11And the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD, and they served the Baalim. 12And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers Who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, and they went after other gods, of the gods of the peoples that were all around them, and they bowed to them and vexed the LORD. 13And they forsook the LORD and served Baal and the Ashtoroth. 14And the LORD’s wrath flared up against Israel, and He gave them into the hand of plunderers who plundered them, and He handed them over to their enemies all around, and they were no longer able to stand up against their enemies. 15Whenever they sallied forth, the LORD’s hand was against them for harm, as the LORD had spoken and as the LORD had vowed to them, and they were in sore straits. 16And the LORD raised up judges and rescued them from their plunderers." The retention of the many "ands," which would normally be smoothed out with commas or dropped entirely in English, reminds us that the fall of Israel was a process. Each "and" represents a choice to go further away from God or a corresponding deepening of God's anger. The notes which accompany the translation are gold, though Dr. Alter could use an archeology brush up and is very much invested in the late date, multi source theory of how we got the OT. Even then, he is gracious with such things. Dr. Alter has given us a valuable tool to better understand both Testaments. Worth every penny! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Hebrew Bible Translation *by V***T on December 23, 2025* Love this audio Hebrew Bible. It is a Hebrew translation and commentary that expresses the original language wording. Excellent tool. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very readable *by K***F on March 17, 2026* This is a very wonderful set. Well put together hardcopy that anyone would enjoy. 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