Biblical Hebrew Forum

["Dave Washburn" <dwashbur AT nyx.net>]

Bryan,
> Hi Dave, you wrote:
> > > > Bryan,
> > > > Before I can give an adequate response I need to know what you 
> > > > mean by "semantics of the verbal forms."  I suspect we're using the 
> > > > word "semantics" two different ways, but I want to be sure.  Can 
> > > > you develop that phrase for me a little?
> > > 
> > > I mean the inherent meaning of the forms (as opposed to their
> functions). 
> > 
> > By "meaning" you refer to tense, or aspect, or sequence, or 
> > whatever?  If so, then what is the difference between these and 
> > "functions"?
> 
> A start for functions would be mainline and off-the-line.  I think we have
> a bit of differentiation in the off-the-line material as well.  I am not
> assigning these discourse functions to the verb forms alone.  I am
> assigning the functions to different clause types, in which the verb form
> is an import player.

OK, I think I'm with you now, so I'll go back to your comments and 
pick it up from there, probably tomorrow or Monday.

Dave Washburn
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