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[b-hebrew] The 'Golden Rule of Hebrew Etymology'?

From: "George Athas" <george.athas AT moore.edu.au>
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Subject: [b-hebrew] The 'Golden Rule of Hebrew Etymology'?
Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:50:05 +1100

Isaac Fried wrote:

> The golden rule of Hebrew etymology: The letter R is
> a marker of plurality;every Hebrew root containing
> the letter R refers to a material state of
> aggregation.

Has anyone else ever heard of this rule? Does anyone know its origin? Isaac,
perhaps you could elucidate the derivation of this 'golden rule'.

Best Regards,

GEORGE ATHAS
Moore Theological College (Sydney)
1 King St, Newtown, NSW 2042, Australia
Ph: (+61 2) 9577 9774

[b-hebrew] The 'Golden Rule of Hebrew Etymology'?, George Athas, 01/29/2007
- Re: [b-hebrew] The 'Golden Rule of Hebrew Etymology'?, Isaac Fried, 01/31/2007
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- Re: [b-hebrew] The 'Golden Rule of Hebrew Etymology'?, George Athas, 01/31/2007