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- Names and Lineage: Apposition and Construct Chains in 1 Chronicles 5:15
- The Hebrew Verb דָּפַק: To Knock, Beat, or Strike
- Grammar Under the Rod — Causatives, Double Accusatives, and the Syntax of Accusation
- The Hebrew Verb דָּמָה: To Resemble, Be Like, or Imagine
- Prophets to Wind, Words Without Breath: Futility and Punishment in Jeremiah 5:13
- The Hebrew Verb דָּלַק: To Pursue or Burn
- Scattered in Strain — Purpose Infinitives and the Language of Forced Labor
- The Hebrew Verb דָּחָה: To Reject, Push Away, or Repel
- The Grammar of Panic — Verbal Clustering and Narrative Urgency
- The Hebrew Verb דּוּן: To Judge, Plead, or Contend
- The Double Authority Structure: Reported Speech and Negation in Exodus 5:10
- The Hebrew Verb דִּבֵּר: To Speak, Declare, or Command
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The Imperative Verb שְׁמֹר in Proverbs 7:1
Introduction to Proverbs 7:1 Proverbs 7:1 contains a parental exhortation urging the son to heed wisdom and treasure commandments. The verb שְׁמֹר (shemor) is in the imperative form, a common grammatical structure used in Biblical Hebrew for direct commands or … Continue reading
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The Nifal Participle נִבְחָר in Proverbs 22:1
Introduction to Proverbs 22:1 Proverbs 22:1 emphasizes the value of a good name over material wealth. The verse opens with the Nifal participle נִבְחָר (nivḥar), meaning “chosen” or “preferred,” which plays a crucial role in shaping the meaning of the … Continue reading
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