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Re: [b-hebrew] Psalm 31:12

From: Pere Porta <pporta7 AT gmail.com>
To: Doug Belot <dbelot AT bigpond.net.au>
Cc: b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] Psalm 31:12
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:35:54 +0200

>
> (DB)

> by inner structure do you mean , "what its getting at" , or "its meaning"
> type of thing , doug belot
>
> (PP)
>

Dear Doug,

Let us take the Hebrew word 'm'khasym', (that appears in Is 11:9).

"Inner structure" means this:

This word consists of prefix M- + two root consonants + suffix -YM.
So, it is a Pi'el Participle of a verb lamed-heh (or lamed-yod if you want),
plural masculine (of verb 'khasah').
And it means *(males) who cover, (males) covering.*

It is as easy as that.
Your comments will be welcome.

Regards,

Pere Porta

> Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] Psalm 31:12
>
>
> Antonio,
>
> Knowing the structure of a given text can surely help.
> But knowing the inner structure of the words themselves.... is essential.
>
> Maybe we might say this:
>
> For the full understanding of a text,
>
> --knowing its general structure: a weight of 15 %
> --knowing the inner structure of its words: a weight of 80 %
> --others: 5 %
>
> Of course, this is only an approximative approach.
>
> Do you agree?
>
> Pere Porta
>
>
>

Re: [b-hebrew] Psalm 31:12 , (continued)