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The Function and Semantics of the Hitpa‘el Stem in Ezra 10:1

Introduction to Ezra 10:1 Ezra 10:1 describes Ezra’s public prayer and confession, which deeply moves the people of Israel, leading them to a communal act of repentance. This verse contains multiple hitpa‘el (התפעל) verbs, a Hebrew verb stem that typically … Continue reading

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