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  • From: George Athas <George.Athas AT moore.edu.au>
  • To: B-Hebrew <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] The use of the Yiqtol in Isaiah 1:21
  • Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:46:50 +1000

In addition to Karl's response, the context is helped along by the first
clause of the verse, which talks about what the steadfast citadel has become.
A change has evidently occurred, so it makes sense that what is on view is
the transition from a positive status to a negative status. So the markers
around the Yiqtol suggest a past reference. A Yiqtol indicates an indefinite
action - that is, not one specific concrete action (that's Qatal). So, a
habitual action in the past fits the criterion of an indefinite past action.


Regards,

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





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