Biblical Hebrew Forum

["Karl Randolph" <kwrandolph AT email.com>]

Brian:

The problem is that neither word is used in a context that clearly shows the 
definitions.

)$Y$H is used only 3 times, )$PR only twice. Unless there is a clear 
definition from cognate languages and/or early translations, to define these 
words is guess work.

)$Y$H seems related to )$Y$ which is a grape vine, or maybe a variety 
thereof, so it makes sense that it has something to do with raisins, possibly 
a type of fruitcake.

Any clues from cognates or translations?

Karl W. Randolph.

----- Original Message -----
From: Brian Powell <powellbrian AT omf.net>

> Greetings.
> 
> I have two questions about this verse. First, the word )e$:pfr. 
> Footnotes in the various bibles say this is a word of uncertain meaning. 
> It is variously translated as 'A cake of dates' or 'A portion [of 
> meat]'. Does anyone have any insight into what this means?
> 
> Secondly, the word )a$iy$fh. This is generally translated as a cake of 
> raisins. However I just want to clear up my understanding on this 
> because one of the Philippine bibles translates this to mean a cake made 
> with raisins (ie. something like a fruit-cake), whereas I have always 
> thought that it meant a handful of raisins that has been pressed 
> together into a block. Which is correct?
> 
> Thanks.
> Brian
> 
> -- 
> 
> 
> Brian & Laureen Powell
> 
> Bible Translators
> OMF International
> Davao City
> Philippines
-- 
___________________________________________________________
Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com
http://promo.mail.com/adsfreejump.htm