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Re: [b-hebrew] The use of the Yiqtol in Isaiah 1:21

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

[b-hebrew] The use of the Yiqtol in Isaiah 1:21, Joseph Justiss, 04/20/2009
- Re: [b-hebrew] The use of the Yiqtol in Isaiah 1:21, K Randolph, 04/20/2009
- Re: [b-hebrew] The use of the Yiqtol in Isaiah 1:21, George Athas, 04/20/2009
  - Re: [b-hebrew] The use of the Yiqtol in Isaiah 1:21, Rolf Furuli, 04/21/2009
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    - Re: [b-hebrew] The use of the Yiqtol in Isaiah 1:21, Yitzhak Sapir, 04/21/2009
      - Re: [b-hebrew] The use of the Yiqtol in Isaiah 1:21, Rolf Furuli, 04/21/2009
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        Re: [b-hebrew] The use of the Yiqtol in Isaiah 1:21, Yitzhak Sapir, 04/21/2009
        
        [b-hebrew] Beit/Veit, Yodan, 04/21/2009
        
        Re: [b-hebrew] Beit/Veit, K Randolph, 04/21/2009
        
        Re: [b-hebrew] Beit/Veit, Kevin Riley, 04/21/2009
        
        Re: [b-hebrew] Beit/Veit, Yigal Levin, 04/23/2009
        Re: [b-hebrew] Beit/Veit, Yodan, 04/23/2009
        Re: [b-hebrew] Beit/Veit, Yigal Levin, 04/23/2009