Biblical Hebrew Forum

[Scott Lawson <Lostntym8 AT hotmail.com>]

Ken,
    I have a Kindle app for my iPhone and downloaded a free version of the 
LXX and it has no identification.

Thanks for pointing out the versions that do have it!

Scott Lawson

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On Jul 1, 2013, at 11:15 AM, Ken Penner <kpenner AT stfx.ca> wrote:

> Hi Scott,
> Which "LXX" are you reading? Ziegler? Rahlfs? Theodotion's? Vaticanus and 
> Alexandrinus have the wheels. 967 doesn't.
> Ken
> 
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> Subject: [b-hebrew] Daniel 7:9
> 
> At Daniel 7:9 the NET says: "While I was watching, thrones were set up, and 
> the Ancient of Days took his seat.
> His attire was white like snow; the hair of his head was like lamb's wool.
> His throne was ablaze with fire and it's wheels were all aflame."
> ...
> Also, I note that the LXX does not mention the flaming wheels of the 
> throne. Why the omission? 
> Also what is the purpose of wheels on a throne? I note that the verse 
> starts out indicating that thrones were set up, so would wheels be for the 
> purpose of making that process easier? Is there some ancient custom 
> connected with this or is there some other reason?
> 
> Scott Lawson
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