Is modern Hebrew different from the biblical Hebrew?

Yes, modern Hebrew is different from biblical Hebrew. Biblical Hebrew is the form of the Hebrew language that was used in the Hebrew Bible (also known as the Old Testament in Christianity) and other ancient Jewish texts.

Modern Hebrew, on the other hand, is the form of the Hebrew language that is used in Israel today and has undergone significant changes since biblical times.

Biblical Hebrew was written in the Hebrew alphabet and had a complex system of noun and verb inflections, as well as a rich system of noun and verb roots. Modern Hebrew, on the other hand, has a simpler grammatical structure and has borrowed many words from other languages, particularly Arabic, Russian, and English.

Despite these differences, modern Hebrew is still considered to be a Semitic language and has a strong connection to its biblical roots. Many of the basic vocabulary and grammatical structures of modern Hebrew can be traced back to biblical Hebrew, and the two languages share a common origin and cultural context.