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Re: [b-hebrew] HITPAEL as mutual action

From: George Athas <George.Athas AT moore.edu.au>
To: Isaac Fried <if AT math.bu.edu>, Vadim Cherny <him AT vadimcherny.org>
Cc: B-Hebrew <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] HITPAEL as mutual action
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 19:59:17 +1100

I think we can improve the definition of HITPAEL slightly. To say that the
stem is 'reflexive' is perhaps a little too narrow and won't always take in
some translations and nuances. It could be classified as 'middle', but
'middle' is quite a broad category and perhaps needs a little definition. I'd
argue that the HITPAEL indicates the subject as the arena of the action.
This, I think, captures reflexive and reciprocal senses.

Regards,

GEORGE ATHAS
Moore Theological College (Sydney, Australia)
www.moore.edu.au

Re: [b-hebrew] HITPAEL as mutual action, George Athas, 04/01/2009
- <Possible follow-up(s)>
- Re: [b-hebrew] HITPAEL as mutual action, Isaac Fried, 04/01/2009
- Re: [b-hebrew] HITPAEL as mutual action, Richard Benton, 04/01/2009
  - Re: [b-hebrew] HITPAEL as mutual action, Isaac Fried, 04/01/2009
    - [b-hebrew] HITPAEL as middle voice, Richard Benton, 04/02/2009