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- The Hebrew Verb בִּקֵּשׁ: To Seek, Request, or Desire
- “He Shall Be Your Mouth”: Syntax of Mediation and Divine Authority in Exodus 4:16
- The Hebrew Verb בָּקַר: To Seek, Inquire, or Inspect
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- The Hebrew Verb בָּצַע: To Cut Off, Break Open, or Gain Unjustly
- Teaching the Law: Syntax of Instruction and Inheritance in Deuteronomy 4:14
- The Hebrew Verb בָּנָה: To Build, Construct, or Establish
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The Use of Construct Chains in Jeremiah 39:3
Jeremiah 39:3 in Hebrew וַיָּבֹ֗אוּ כֹּ֚ל שָׂרֵ֣י מֶֽלֶךְ־בָּבֶ֔ל וַיֵּשְׁב֖וּ בְּשַׁ֣עַר הַתָּ֑וֶךְ נֵרְגַ֣ל שַׂר־֠אֶצֶר סַֽמְגַּר־נְב֞וּ שַׂר־סְכִ֣ים רַב־סָרִ֗יס נֵרְגַ֤ל שַׂר־אֶ֨צֶר֙ רַב־מָ֔ג וְכָל־שְׁאֵרִ֔ית שָׂרֵ֖י מֶ֥לֶךְ בָּבֶֽל׃ Introduction to the Verse Jeremiah 39:3 describes the arrival of Babylonian Read more […]
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The Morphology of Conditional Clauses and Imperative Forms in Proverbs 2:1
Introduction to Proverbs 2:1 Proverbs 2:1 introduces a conditional clause that frames a wisdom teaching directed at the reader, portrayed as a “son.” This verse contains an implicit “if-then” structure, where the protasis (if-clause) is stated, and the apodosis (then-clause) … Continue reading
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The Structure of Hebrew Titles and Construct Chains in Proverbs 1:1
Introduction to Proverbs 1:1 Proverbs 1:1 serves as the title for the entire book, introducing its author, lineage, and royal status. This verse follows a structured pattern common in Hebrew titles, using construct chains (מִשְׁלֵי שְׁלֹמֹה, “The Proverbs of Solomon”) … Continue reading
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The Rhetorical Structure of Complaint and the Interrogative “Why Does the Way of the Wicked Prosper?” in Jeremiah 12:1
Introduction to Jeremiah 12:1 Jeremiah 12:1 presents a theodicy, where the prophet acknowledges YHWH’s righteousness but still challenges Him regarding the prosperity of the wicked. The structure of this verse reflects a common pattern of lament and complaint in biblical … Continue reading
The Prohibition Construction and the Concept of Foreign Influence in 1 Kings 11:2
Introduction to 1 Kings 11:2 1 Kings 11:2 records a divine prohibition against intermarriage with foreign nations, warning that such alliances would lead to idolatry and spiritual corruption. The verse references a past command from YHWH to Israel and highlights … Continue reading
The Causative Construction and the Concept of Eternal Judgment in Obadiah 1:10
Introduction to Obadiah 1:10 Obadiah 1:10 pronounces a divine judgment on Edom, emphasizing its violence against Jacob (Israel) as the reason for its shame and permanent destruction. This verse contains a causative construction (מֵחֲמַ֛ס אָחִ֥יךָ יַעֲקֹ֖ב, “Because of the violence … Continue reading
Purification and Imperfective Syntax in Ezekiel 39:14: Grammar in the Service of Eschatology
Introduction: Ritual Cleanup and Eschatological Renewal Ezekiel 39:14 describes a strange and solemn task given to a group of designated men after the apocalyptic battle involving Gog: they are to search for and bury corpses in order to purify the … Continue reading
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The Personification of Jerusalem and the Prophetic Use of Imperative Appeals in Lamentations 1:9
Introduction to Lamentations 1:9 Lamentations 1:9 is part of a poetic lament mourning the fall of Jerusalem, portraying the city as a defiled and abandoned woman. The verse uses personification, metaphors of impurity, and imperative appeals to YHWH, reflecting deep … Continue reading
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Exodus 39:28 – Construct Chains and Adjective Agreement
וְאֵת֙ הַמִּצְנֶ֣פֶת שֵׁ֔שׁ וְאֶת־פַּאֲרֵ֥י הַמִּגְבָּעֹ֖ת שֵׁ֑שׁ וְאֶת־מִכְנְסֵ֥י הַבָּ֖ד שֵׁ֥שׁ מָשְׁזָֽר׃ And the turban of fine linen, and the splendid caps of fine linen, and the linen trousers—of twisted fine linen. Explanation of Feature This verse from Exodus 39:28 demonstrates the … Continue reading
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Comparative Similes and the Imagery of Swiftness in Habakkuk 1:8
Introduction to Habakkuk 1:8 Habakkuk 1:8 describes the unstoppable power and speed of the invading Chaldean army, using comparative similes to evoke fear and devastation. The verse employs three key comparisons: 1. Horses are swifter than leopards (נְמֵרִים) 2. They … Continue reading