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Etymology and meaning of Avi-'ad (Isa. 9:6)

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

Etymology and meaning of Avi-'ad (Isa. 9:6), awohili, 08/20/2002
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- Re: Etymology and meaning of Avi-'ad (Isa. 9:6), Yigal Levin, 08/20/2002