Biblical Hebrew Forum

[David Hamuel <davidhamuel AT sbcglobal.net>]

> While reading Song of Songs 1:6 I came across the verb NXR followed by
> an object signified with a B- prefix.

> The dictionaries I consulted say it is either a niphal of XRH “to
> become hot (in anger, heat of emotion, “hot under the collar”)” or HRR
> “to parch (hot & dry) hence to make (a voice) horse”. Neither seems to
> fit the context.

> I notice there are two other examples of NXR B-, in Isaiah 41:11 and 45:24.

> Other possible uses are Jeremiah 6:29, Ezekiel 15:4, Psalm 102:3 and Job 
> 39:20.



> The dictionaries....
Which one?

Song of Songs 1:6 -- Radak: XRH; Even Shoshan (dictionary): XRH; 
And compare Gesnius-Kautzsch, verbs ל"ה page 221, section 2 -- On Niph'al  to 
Olshausen or Stade: verbs ע"ע  


Jeremiah 6:29, Ezekiel 15:4, Psalm 102:3 -- XRR, but without the horse ('to 
make (a voice) horse”') 
Isaiah 41:11 and 45:24 -- XRH



Best,

David Hamuel
Type Designer 
Biblical Hebrew, Grammar & Cantillation Expert

Los Angeles, CA — USA