Biblical Hebrew Forum

["Bill Ross" <wross AT farmerstel.com>]

<Dan>
>>>...Noting that the author of Hebrews end the quotation of Ps 95 at this 
>>>very point may suggest that he
understands the implied answer as very important in regards to the Hebrews 
need to respond or face the similar consequences of such an oath.

<Bill>
My understanding is that an oath would, at this point, contain self damning 
elements that would be invoked if they oath were not fulfilled. Ie: "...let 
my mother-in-law's underwear burst into flames..., may my children suddenly 
contract uncurable rashes..."

The absence, then, implies "you know what I mean."

Bill Ross