In MT Psalm 8:5, (L) two synonyms are used: ENOWSH and ADAM.Sometimes merely to show off one's creativity, other times it adds to
Why did David use these synonyms, instead of repeating one word, say ADAM?
What was David trying to say by varying the terms?This was common in Hebrew poetry to use similar terms, as mentioned in
How are these synonyms different from each other if at all?In this case, not much, though the second adds to the concept of mortality.
I would be interested in your views.Karl W. Randolph.
Many thanks.
Philip Engmann.
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