In what sense is the Louw/Nida dictionary authoritative?

This essay deals with four factors which make the Louw/Nida dictionary authoritative. These include the presentation of lexical meanings in semantic domains, the definition of meanings, the distinction that is made between meaning and reference, and the layout of the dictionary. All factors a re dis...

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Main Author: Vorster, Willem S. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 1991
In: Hervormde teologiese studies
Year: 1991, Volume: 47, Issue: 1, Pages: 26-38
Further subjects:B Philosophers
B Theology
B Practical Theology
B Ministers of Religion
B Ancient Semitic and Classical Languages
B Aspects of Religious Studies
B Theologians
B Netherdutch Reformed Church
B Scholars
B Sociology and Ethics
B Philosophy
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Summary:This essay deals with four factors which make the Louw/Nida dictionary authoritative. These include the presentation of lexical meanings in semantic domains, the definition of meanings, the distinction that is made between meaning and reference, and the layout of the dictionary. All factors a re discussed critically and examples of where the dictionary fails are given.
ISSN:0259-9422
Contains:Enthalten in: Hervormde teologiese studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.4102/hts.v47i1.2349