Biblical Hebrew Forum

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Dear Ben,

No it doesn't help. You interpretation hinges on a doctrine which I reject
out of hand. Sorry


Best regards,

Vadim


> > Both verbs in 52:14 are in the past, clear and simple. Why future?
> >
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>  Dear Vadim
>
>  This passage is a future prophecy so sure of being fulfilled that it is
>  spoken as if it had already happened. It had already happened in the
counsel
>  of the LORD, before the foundation of the earth.
>
>  This phenomenon is known as the "Prophetic Perfect".
>
>  Hope this helps.
>
>  Ben
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