I don't have the Hebrew text here with me, but according to BDB and
HALOT, Sir 42:3 uses it this way. That seems to be all the evidence they
cite. As far as I know, none of the cognates takes this meaning.
Trevor Peterson
CUA/Semitics
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> Subject: [b-hebrew] Proverbs 8:21 Y$
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> To All:
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> Here is a question as to the definition of a word.
>
> Proverbs 8:21 Y$ appears to be a noun. As far as I can tell,
> this is the only use of this lexeme in Tanakh where it
> appears to be a noun.
>
> The dictionary I have here gives no clue as to its possible
> meaning, is there any definition in other dictionaries?
> Cognate languages?
>
> I know the usual definition is there is and it is rather
> common in Tanakh with this meaning, but in this verse the
> context seems to call for a different definition.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Karl W. Randolph.
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