From: "George Athas" <george.athas AT moore.edu.au>
To: <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] uncovering Boaz' 'footsies' was Samson at Gaza - Judges 16:1
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:47:16 +1000
Hi Karl!
When someone is pointed out as eating and drinking, it usually indicates to
excess (cf. the accusation made against Jesus).
Also, the point about the Qere/Kethib was not whether it was original, but
rather the Qere uses the euphemism of 'feet' to soften the harshness of the
Kethib. I mentioned it simply to point out the euphemism.
I think we've just about exhausted this topic. We're obviously not going to
agree, and I don't think there's anything more we can add. Nevertheless,
I'll let you all have the last word.
Best Regards,
GEORGE ATHAS
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