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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] Hebrew PTR
  • Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:36:27 +1100

Steve,

The kind of verbal compounding you’ve suggested does not really take place in
Hebrew. Furthermore, the word for ‘open’ in Hebrew is tri-consonantal (פתח),
while a good case can be made for the word ‘see’ being biconsonantal (רא).

Also, just a heads up that Isaac Fried’s view is very idiosyncratic. By all
means consult his website and evaluate his views for yourself, but please
understand that, as far as I know, no Hebrew scholars support his views.


Regards,

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




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