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Re: Hebrew words occuring mainly in poetical texts

From: ianyoung AT plato.arts.usyd.edu.au
To: Biblical Hebrew <b-hebrew AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
Subject: Re: Hebrew words occuring mainly in poetical texts
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 13:04:22 +0000

Dear Martin,

There are some lists you may find useful in:

G R Driver, "Hebrew Poetic Diction", Vetus Testamentum Supplement 1, 1953,
p.26-39

-Ian

Ian Young
Sydney University

On Mon, 16 Jul 2001 19:45:08 +0200 arhelger AT gmx.de (Martin Arhelger) wrote:

>
>Hello,
>
>In OT-Hebrew there are several words which are used only or nearly only
>in poetical texts, for example the verb "ngh" (to shine) or the noun
>"orach" (way).
>
>I am looking for a comprehensive list of such poetical words. Any
>suggestions for books or websites dealing with this question? There is a
>short list in "A History of the Hebrew Language" by A. Saenz-Badillos,
>p. 60, but I am looking for a more complete list.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Martin Arhelger,
>Germany
>
>

Hebrew words occuring mainly in poetical texts, Martin Arhelger, 07/16/2001
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