Static (Non-Literal) Adjectives in Arabic and Hebrew 

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1 PhD Researcher, Faculty of Arts, Department of Arabic Language, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

2 Professor, Faculty of Arts, Department of Arabic Language, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

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This research discusses the concept of the "static adjective" in both Arabic and Hebrew through a comparative study. It aims to identify similarities and differences between the two languages, both belonging to the Semitic language family, and to observe their developments. The study utilizes examples from classical texts—the Quran and the Book of Genesis—as well as from modern short story collections: (The Bee's Path) by contemporary Palestinian writer Sheikha Helewa, representing modern Arabic, and (A Man Entered the Orchard) by contemporary Jewish writer Eshkol Nevo, representing modern Hebrew. These examples are categorized and compared both historically and in contemporary contexts to observe linguistic evolutions.
This research concludes that static adjectives in both Arabic and Hebrew represent a significant rhetorical feature, reflecting the flexibility and evolution of the two languages under various cultural and historical influences. Notably, there is a substantial degree of similarity in their usage. Therefore, the researcher recommends further comparative studies to deepen the analysis of these languages, which would enhance our understanding of how expressive patterns evolve in each language and how cultural interaction between Arabic and Hebrew influences modern expressions. Such studies go beyond linguistic value, offering insights into human culture, diverse experiences, and multiple perspectives.
 

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Journal of the Faculty of Arts
Volume 85, Issue 6 - Serial Number 6
July 2025 Issue: Social Sciences and Languages
July 2025
Pages 1-30

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