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'el, yahweh and 'elohim

From: "Lloyd Barre" <barre AT c-zone.net>
To: b-hebrew
Subject: 'el, yahweh and 'elohim
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 17:33:25

I am seeking input on the meanings of these three words. Specifically, is
'el used a a proper name, what does yahweh mean, and what are the options
and the support of the theories that seek to explain the plural form
'elohim being used with singular verbs? I know the theories. I am seeking
hard linguistic data. Any thoughts on this?

'el, yahweh and 'elohim, Lloyd Barre, 12/23/1998