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Jussive Negation with אַל and the Function of Double Prohibition

Introduction to Hosea 4:4 Hosea 4:4 stands at the beginning of a prophetic indictment. It opens with a forceful double prohibition, warning against judgmental contention, followed by a striking comparison between the people and the priest. The grammatical structure uses … Continue reading

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