Deferential Self-Reference in the Book of Samuel
In the Hebrew Bible, the self-deferential phrase is used to save the addressee’s face in conversation. It can occupy virtually every position that the first-person pronouns can take. However, it does not occur consistently in a given speech. This article examines the use of self-deferential phrases...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Brill
2015
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In: |
Vetus Testamentum
Year: 2015, Volume: 65, Issue: 4, Pages: 588-605 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Bible. Samuel 1-2
/ Dialogue
/ Salutation
/ Self-portrayal
/ Humility
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IxTheo Classification: | HB Old Testament |
Further subjects: | B
deferential self-reference
servant
David
the book of Samuel
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Volltext (Verlag) |
Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
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