Biblical Hebrew Forum

["George Athas" <george.athas AT moore.edu.au>]

Hi Karl!
 
When someone is pointed out as eating and drinking, it usually indicates to
excess (cf. the accusation made against Jesus).
 
Also, the point about the Qere/Kethib was not whether it was original, but
rather the Qere uses the euphemism of 'feet' to soften the harshness of the
Kethib. I mentioned it simply to point out the euphemism.
 
I think we've just about exhausted this topic. We're obviously not going to
agree, and I don't think there's anything more we can add. Nevertheless,
I'll let you all have the last word.
 

Best Regards, 

GEORGE ATHAS 
Moore Theological College (Sydney) 
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