How to learn a verseJPS TaNaKH 1917
Five steps, one a day, a few minutes each. Here they are on one verse from this set:
Habakkuk 2:3 For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it declareth of the end, and doth not lie; though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not delay.'
- 1Meet the verseHear it and say it, with a motion for each phrase.For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it declareth of the end, and doth not lie; though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not delay.'
- 2Fill the gapsSay it, supplying the words that are missing.For the vision ___ yet for the ______ time, and it ______ of the end, ___ doth not lie; ______ it tarry, wait ___ it; because it ____ surely come, it ____ not delay.'
- 3Half hiddenMost of the words are gone now. Say it once at bedtime.For ___ ______ is ___ ___ the ______ ____, and ___ ______ of ___ ___, and ____ ___ lie; ______ ___ tarry, ____ ___ it; ______ ___ will ______ ____, it ____ ___ delay.'
- 4First lettersEvery word is down to its first letter.F t v i y f t a t, a i d o t e, a d n l; t i t, w f i; b i w s c, i w n d.'
- 5All by yourselfOnly the reference. Say it all.Habakkuk 2:3
Then say it to someone, and come back to it after a day, three days and a week.