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Re: [b-hebrew] According to the 'Commandment' of the Lord

From: Peter Kirk <peterkirk AT qaya.org>
To: wattswestmaas <wattswestmaas AT eircom.net>
Cc: B-Hebrew <b-hebrew AT lists.Ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] According to the 'Commandment' of the Lord
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 13:45:04 -0700

On 16/06/2004 12:50, wattswestmaas wrote:

Dear All, Just a brief question concerning the expression: AL-Pi (ayin
lamed-peh yod) is this a semantic derivative from the hebrew word PeH
(Mouth)? If not then can someone enlighten me please. If it is? then why
the 'peh-yod' change from 'peh-heh'?

The simple answer is that pe-yod is the construct form, and pe-he is the absolute form. If you are interested in why this should be so, that is more complicated.

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[b-hebrew] According to the 'Commandment' of the Lord, wattswestmaas, 06/16/2004
- Re: [b-hebrew] According to the 'Commandment' of the Lord, Peter Kirk, 06/16/2004
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- Re: [b-hebrew] According to the 'Commandment' of the Lord, George F. Somsel, 06/16/2004