Luxuriant and Well-Fatted: The Meaning of מעדנת in 1 Sam 15:32
The meaning of מעדנת in 1 Sam 15:32 is disputed, variously being translated “trembling,” “in chains,” or “cheerfully.” Based on linguistic and contextual evidence, I argue that it is best translated “luxuriantly” or “well-fatted,” and depicts Agag like a fattened animal going to slaughter....
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Language: | English |
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Brill
2024
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Vetus Testamentum
Year: 2024, Volume: 74, Issue: 2, Pages: 205-215 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Human sacrifice
/ Animals
/ Amalekites
/ Bible. Samuel 1. 15
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IxTheo Classification: | HB Old Testament HD Early Judaism HH Archaeology |
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