The Appearance of Leah
Considering the lexical possibilities inherent within עַיִן, this article proposes that the reference to “Leah’s eyes” in Genesis 29:17 speaks not of her eyes but of her general appearance.
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Brill
2018
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Vetus Testamentum
Year: 2018, Volume: 68, Issue: 3, Pages: 514-518 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Bible. Genesis 29,17
/ Lea, Biblical person
/ Appearance
/ Beauty
/ Eye
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IxTheo Classification: | HB Old Testament |
Further subjects: | B
עַיִן
eyes
Leah
Rachel
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