17.11 Lesson 17 Conclusion
The chart below summarizes the four different types of Vav verbal prefixes:
| Hebrew | Description | Also known as | Shorthand | Usually Translate as |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| וְקָטַל | Qal Perfect + ו | Weqatal | QP + ו | Perfect |
| וְיִקְטֹל | Qal Imperfect + ו | Weyiqtol | QI + ו | Purpose/Intent |
| וְקָטַל | Qal Perfect Vav Consecutive | Weqatal | QPwc | Imperfect |
| יַיִּקְטֹל | Qal Imperfect Vav Consecutive | Wayyiqtol | QIwc | Perfect |
- Iwc is most common וַיִּקְטֹל
- Pwc is next וְקָטֹל
- P+ו and I+ו are relatively uncommon
- Reading practice is the key to demystifying these verbal Vav forms