Biblical Hebrew Forum

["G. Zack" <atdgz AT hotmail.com>]

Good day to all!

I have been reading posting to this group only for some weeks now.

Quite likely, the issue had been touched on before...

In a nutshell, 

Is there any final consensus on the connection/lack-of-connection between the 
Habiru/Apiru and the ancient Hebrews, and,
Is there any final consensus on the origins of the word in Semetic languages 
(to my understanding related to the root Ayin-Phei-Reish-- as in "dust", the 
dusty or dusty feet ones... Or is it related to Ayin-Beth-Reish, as the bible 
claims, namely standing for "trans"--those who have arrived from trans river 
or even desert etc.)
and, 
Is there any final consensus on the the label's incorporation into Egyptian 
usage?


Gad Za"k

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