Literary Solutions to Legal Problems: The Contribution of Exodus 2.13–14 to Exodus 21.22–23

This article proposes that Moses' encounter with the fighting Hebrews in Exod. 2.13–14 sheds light on the hypothetical case of the pregnant woman who is struck by men also engaged in a fist fight (Exod. 21.22–23). Specifically, Exod. 2.13–14 explains why singular verbs are used to describe the...

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Main Author: Makujina, John ca. Ende 20. Jh./Anfang 21. Jh. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2012
In: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Year: 2012, Volume: 37, Issue: 2, Pages: 151-165
Further subjects:B Pregnant Woman
B Exod. 2.13–14
B physical altercation
B literary foil
B Exod. 21.22–23
B Deut. 25.11–12
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