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“Oh, That My Head Were Water!”: Analyzing מִי־יִתֵּן in Jeremiah 9:1
Introduction to Jeremiah 9:1: The Prophet’s Lament in Optative Form Jeremiah 9:1 (Masoretic Text numbering) opens with one of the most intense laments in prophetic literature. The prophet cries out in deep grief over the slain of his people, expressing … Continue reading
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