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Dear Harold,



How about otzer?



The translation of confinement (otzer, vs8) as oppression is unwarranted. The 
word is also translated thus in Psalm 107:39, which is clearly wrong in 
relation to the princes mentioned there. Rulers can be pressed (surrounded 
and wander in wastes) but not oppressed. In the only other instance, Proverbs 
30:16, the same word refers to barren [womb], also a closed place, 
confinement. Because of (from) oppression he was taken is also meaningless, 
unless we assume he was taken from this world of oppression to the heavenly 
kingdom; but Isaiah does not profess resurrection. In the Tanach, taken [by 
God] is used only with Enoch and Elijah, and seems too high-flown considering 
the writer's attitude toward his subject. Further, this reading is not 
congruent with  his soul was exposed to death.

The translation of confinement as perversion or protection is unwarranted.


Sincerely,

Vadim Cherny
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An option, yes...

And what is Cyrus' teaching in 42:4?


Best regards,

Vadim

> Sorry, which  last suffix, which verse 55:5?
> Parak? I read it as 2nd masc. singular, pausal form.
> The following is quoted from Gesenius 58:g:
> ak occurs as fem suff. in Is 60:9, but as masc.
> in Dt 6:17, 28:45, Is 30:19, 55:5 always in pause);
> Liz
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> > How do you read the last suffix haf in the verse?
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