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  • From: awohili AT aol.com
  • To: b-hebrew AT franklin.oit.unc.edu
  • Cc: awohili AT aol.com
  • Subject: Etymology and meaning of Avi-'ad (Isa. 9:6)
  • Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 11:32:49 -0400


Theology aside (please!), what is the etymological and grammatical meaning of
the expression *avi-'ad* as found at Isaiah 9:6?

Translations differ quite a bit. Generally speaking, as determined by the
above, is the term pointing to the past, or to the future, or both?

Thanks.

Solomon Landers




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