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The Use of the Cohortative Verb in Job 31:1

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Biblical Hebrew
Job 31:1 in Hebrew בְּ֭רִית כָּרַ֣תִּי לְעֵינָ֑י וּמָ֥ה אֶ֝תְבֹּונֵ֗ן עַל־בְּתוּלָֽה׃ Introduction to the Verse Job 31:1 contains an example of a cohortative verb, which expresses desire, intention, or resolve. The key verb to examine is אֶתְבֹּונֵן (ʾetbōnēn), which appears in the cohortative form. Understanding the Cohortative Form 1. Definition of the Cohortative – The cohortative is a first-person verb form used to express intent, desire, determination, or self-motivation. – It is common in prayers, personal declarations, and resolutions in the Hebrew Bible.… Learn Hebrew
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