To: Biblical Hebrew <b-hebrew AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
Subject: Re: Hebrew words occuring mainly in poetical texts
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 13:04:22 +0000
Dear Martin,
There are some lists you may find useful in:
G R Driver, "Hebrew Poetic Diction", Vetus Testamentum Supplement 1, 1953,
p.26-39
-Ian
Ian Young
Sydney University
On Mon, 16 Jul 2001 19:45:08 +0200 arhelger AT gmx.de (Martin Arhelger) wrote:
>
>Hello,
>
>In OT-Hebrew there are several words which are used only or nearly only
>in poetical texts, for example the verb "ngh" (to shine) or the noun
>"orach" (way).
>
>I am looking for a comprehensive list of such poetical words. Any
>suggestions for books or websites dealing with this question? There is a
>short list in "A History of the Hebrew Language" by A. Saenz-Badillos,
>p. 60, but I am looking for a more complete list.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Martin Arhelger,
>Germany
>
>