Verb Forms of םסע in Ezekiel and Lamentations

Verb forms from the root aas are defined in the lexicons as "to dim, darken," drawing upon Arabic for guidance. This definition, however, does not allow for a consistent translation in the texts where these verb forms appear. It is proposed here that the verb forms be understood as denomin...

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Published in:Biblica 2007-01, Vol.88 (4), p.546-552
Main Author: Strong, John T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ANIMADVERSIONES
Laments
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Nouns
Oracles
Poetry
Prepositions
Prophecy
Torah
Verbs
Wisdom
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Summary:Verb forms from the root aas are defined in the lexicons as "to dim, darken," drawing upon Arabic for guidance. This definition, however, does not allow for a consistent translation in the texts where these verb forms appear. It is proposed here that the verb forms be understood as denominatives from the common noun םע and the preposition םע, which are a part of the semantic family, indicating an agnate relationship. This understanding is applied to the four instances in the Hebrew Bible where these verb forms appear: Ezek 28,3; 31,8; Ezek 32,19; and Lam 4,1. Each verse addresses a question of association or belonging. The development of these denominative forms reflects concerns over the issue of status for the Judean exiles in the sixth century BCE.
ISSN:0006-0887