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“These Are Your Gods, O Yisra’el”: Construct Chains and Verbless Clauses in Exodus 32:4

Introduction to Exodus 32:4: Declaring the Calf Divine Exodus 32:4 stands as one of the most pivotal and tragic verses in the Hebrew Bible. After receiving gold from the people, Aharon crafts the infamous golden calf and presents it with … Continue reading

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Construct Chains in Exodus 2:5

Introduction to Exodus 2:5 Exodus 2:5 describes a pivotal moment in the early life of Moshe. Pharaoh’s daughter comes to bathe in the Nile and finds the infant Moshe in the reeds. This verse contains several grammatical features significant in … Continue reading

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