Biblical Hebrew Forum

["Ishnian" <ishinan AT comcast.net>]

ROLF wrote:

......I would argue about RQY( in Genesis 1:6-8.  When it is said that the 
heavens will become brass, the one thing (the sky) is called like the other 
one (brass,). Thus, "brass" is a metaphor. 


ISHINAN: 

Dear Rolf,

If the metaphorical language of the Scripture means transporting a meaning 
from one word  [here brass *(1) which is an alloy of copper and zinc] to 
another [in this case, the heaven(s)]. My question to you, is why,  in your 
opinion, it is such a terrible situation if the heavens become brass?. What 
does this particular metaphor try to convey in the light of Deuteronomy 8:8-9 
 *(2) where 'brass'  is used in a positive sense?

Best regards,

Ishinan Ishibashi


 
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*(1) Deuteronomy 28:23: "And thy heavens that is over thy head shall be 
brass, and the earth under thee shall be iron. The Lord shall make the rain 
of thy land powder and dust: from heaven shall it come down upon thee, until 
thou be destroyed."} 

*(2) Deuteronomy 8:8-9

8:8  A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; 
a land of oil olive, and honey;
 
8:9  A land wherein thou shalt eat bread without scarceness, thou shalt not 
lack any thing in it; a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills 
thou mayest dig brass.

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