Biblical Hebrew Forum

[Peter Kirk <peterkirk AT qaya.org>]

On 25/10/2005 02:35, Karl Randolph wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter Kirk" <peterkirk AT qaya.org>
>  
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> > On 24/10/2005 23:27, Karl Randolph wrote:
> >
> >    
> >
> > > ...
> > >
> > > As for Biblical Hebrew pronunciation, about the only thing we can 
> > > say with certainty is that the Masoretic points do not preserve 
> > > it. ...
> > >
> > >      
> > No, we cannot say this with certainty, unless someone provides some 
> > actual evidence of change. ...
> >    
>
> Peter:
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> We do have evidence of change, or at the very least, 
> dialectal differences, which at the very least can cause us 
> to question if TH reflects the correct dialect. ...

OK. What evidence? Please give a brief outline of the evidence and where 
it comes from. If it is based on the LXX, I am still interested but will 
want to check whether the argument is based on uncertain assumptions 
about ancient Greek pronunciation.

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