The Stems of the Verb - Lesson 15
In addition to the simple verb (QAL) form already studied, we have six other stems, each representing a different aspect of the primary meaning of the verb. Finding a suitable name for these sets of forms is difficult. They can hardly be called conjugations, moods, or voices; therefore, it will be best to speak of them as stems. These stems are formed from the QAL stem (or root) by prefixes, vowel changes, and doubling of certain letters.