What language was the Hebrew Scriptures written in?

The Hebrew Scriptures, also known as the Tanakh or Old Testament, were primarily written in Hebrew. However, some sections were written in Aramaic, a closely related Semitic language that was spoken in the region during the time of the Second Temple period.

Here's a breakdown:

* Hebrew: The majority of the Hebrew Scriptures were written in Hebrew, including the Torah (the first five books), the Prophets, and the Writings.

* Aramaic: Some parts of the books of Daniel, Ezra, and Esther, along with a few other passages, are written in Aramaic. This is because Aramaic became a common language in the region during the Babylonian Exile and its aftermath.

So, while Hebrew is the dominant language of the Hebrew Scriptures, a small but significant portion is written in Aramaic.