Hebrew Verb - Future Tense - Page 3 of 4

In the future tense of Hif’il, roots that begin with nun (נ) follow the same assimilation pattern seen in the

In Hebrew, the verb “to be” in the future tense is expressed using forms of the verb יִהְיֶה (yihyeh), meaning “will

Huf’al is the passive counterpart of Hif’il. In the future tense, it describes actions that will be caused to happen

Pu’al is the passive counterpart of Pi’el. In the future tense, it describes actions that will be done to the

Pa’al is the most basic and common binyan in Hebrew. In the future tense, it expresses direct, active actions that

Nif’al is the passive counterpart of Pa’al. In the future tense, it describes actions that will happen to the subject

Hitpa’el is the reflexive binyan in Hebrew. In the future tense, it describes actions the subject will perform on itself,

Hif’il is the causative binyan in Hebrew. In the future tense, it describes actions that the subject will cause to

Pi’el is an expressive and active binyan. In the future tense, it continues to convey intensive, repetitive, or deliberate actions.

In Biblical Hebrew, the imperative form – known as ציווי – is the voice of urgency, authority, and invitation. It’s