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  • From: "Karl Randolph" <kwrandolph AT email.com>
  • To: "Hebrew" <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] BRCH (bless) & MoReH(former rain)
  • Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 03:15:05 -0500

Chris:

Concerning MWRH, in Joel 2:23 it looks as
if it is meant two different ways: first
time as a teacher and the second time as
the former rains. Same spelling, two
different words.

Though BRKH usually means “blessing”,
about 17 times it refers to a source of
water, such as a pond or spring.

Karl W. Randolph.

----- Original Message -----
From: "wattswestmaas" <wattswestmaas AT eircom.net>

> It was about a year ago that I posed a similar question to the board. But I
> notice some new names so i hope you do not mind this again.
>
> The word BRCH? Some say that the word has connotations and links with 'a
> spring of water' (rabbinical source) others propose the idea of 'the bent
> knee' (christian source)? Are there any comments?
>
>
> Also I would like to understand the background use (pertaining to its root
> YRH) of the word MoReH as used in Joel chapter 2. Since GeSHeM is the most
> frequently used word for rain I am wondering whether or not MoReH is
> specifically Latter rain. Then of course this is the same word used for
> LATTER and FORMER. Also would any one have any serious objections if I was
> to translate this word as:"A teacher'? as has been suggested.
>
> Thankyou, Chris.
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