What Does the Mob Want Lot to Do in Genesis 19:9?
Most English Bible translations render in ֶפֹש-ָהְלָאה Gen 19:9 with some variant of “Stand back!” However, a very few interpreters recommend a translation along the lines of “Come closer!” more in keeping with the typical gloss on נןש . A detailed study of the syntax and semantics of both נןש and ה...
| Published in: | Hebrew studies |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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The National Association of Professors of Hebrew
2010
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Hebrew studies
Year: 2010, Volume: 51, Issue: 1, Pages: 95-105 |
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| Summary: | Most English Bible translations render in ֶפֹש-ָהְלָאה Gen 19:9 with some variant of “Stand back!” However, a very few interpreters recommend a translation along the lines of “Come closer!” more in keeping with the typical gloss on נןש . A detailed study of the syntax and semantics of both נןש and הלאה, as well as constructions similar to ֶפֹש-ָהְלָאה demonstrates the strength of the minority suggestion. |
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| ISSN: | 2158-1681 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Hebrew studies
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