Biblical Hebrew Forum

["Julie Devall" <krena_li_mara AT hotmail.com>]

Hello All,

I am currently working on an independent study in lexicography, and have 
benefitted much from the previous posts.  I also do not want to step into 
the middle of Peter v. Karl.  But in a related thread, I know there are 
other lexica than BDB, but wondered if Karl would tell us about the lexicon 
he uses and why it is philosophically superior.  After all, I have problems 
with some of BDB, but have always regarded it as my default.

Also relatedly, I'm wondering why JM call dibber a Denominative Piel, which 
is "not a grammatical, but lexical category."  And behind it lies "a 
related, and assuredly more primitive, noun: dibber to speak (vs. davar)".   
Trevor, can you shed any light on why davar is "assuredly more primitive?"

All other guidance on how to correctly do lexicography is welcome and 
appreciated.

many thanks,

Julie :)

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