Biblical Hebrew Forum

[Isaac Fried <if AT math.bu.edu>]

Bob.
It appears to me that this LAK, as the LAKEM of genesis 22:5 ("Abide  
ye here with the ass"), is an imperative mitigator turning a command  
into a suggestion, as though whatever is to be done will be done by  
free will. It is not quite an ANA, but it is certainly a polite,yet  
authoritative, 'please'.
Isaac Fried, Boston University
On Feb 18, 2007, at 4:08 AM, Bob MacDonald wrote:

> The verse Song 2:10 is typically translated with two imperatives -  
> arise, my
> love, my fair one, and come away - or something to that effect.
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> Two repetitions of LAK are not translated
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> arise! (to you), my companion, my fair one, and go/walk! (to you).
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> What is the grammar or poetry in these two words which I have  
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> Any help appreciated
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> Bob
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> Bob MacDonald
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